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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.69, 464.76 and 155.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.69, 464.76 and 155.57 is: 233.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.69 : 464.76 = 155.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.69/464.76 = 155.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.69x = 464.76 × 155.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.69x = 72,302.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,302.71/309.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.47

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