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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.67, 464.16 and 155.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.67, 464.16 and 155.27 is: 232.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.67 : 464.16 = 155.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.67/464.16 = 155.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.67x = 464.16 × 155.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.67x = 72,070.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,070.12/309.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.73

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