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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.77, 463.95 and 155.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.77, 463.95 and 155.74 is: 233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.77 : 463.95 = 155.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.77/463.95 = 155.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.77x = 463.95 × 155.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.77x = 72,255.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,255.76/309.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.26

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