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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.90, 464.82 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.90, 464.82 and 115.02 is: 172.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.90 : 464.82 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.90/464.82 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.90x = 464.82 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.90x = 53,463.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,463.60/309.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.52

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