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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.72, 464.44 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.72, 464.44 and 117.32 is: 175.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.72 : 464.44 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.72/464.44 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.72x = 464.44 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.72x = 54,488.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,488.10/309.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.93

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