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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.80, 464.80 and 155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.80, 464.80 and 155.56 is: 233.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.80 : 464.80 = 155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.80/464.80 = 155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.80x = 464.80 × 155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.80x = 72,304.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,304.29/309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.39

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