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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.83, 464.79 and 114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.83, 464.79 and 114.81 is: 172.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.83 : 464.79 = 114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.83/464.79 = 114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.83x = 464.79 × 114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.83x = 53,362.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,362.54/309.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.23

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