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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.81, 464.11 and 155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.81, 464.11 and 155.28 is: 232.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.81 : 464.11 = 155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.81/464.11 = 155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.81x = 464.11 × 155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.81x = 72,067.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,067.00/309.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.62

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