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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.83, 464.40 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.83, 464.40 and 114.66 is: 171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.83 : 464.40 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.83/464.40 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.83x = 464.40 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.83x = 53,248.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,248.97/309.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.87

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