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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.69, 463.95 and 155.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.69, 463.95 and 155.43 is: 232.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.69 : 463.95 = 155.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.69/463.95 = 155.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.69x = 463.95 × 155.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.69x = 72,111.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,111.75/309.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.85

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