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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.72, 464.64 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.72, 464.64 and 155.68 is: 233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.72 : 464.64 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.72/464.64 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.72x = 464.64 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.72x = 72,335.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,335.16/309.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.55

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