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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.92, 464.45 and 155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.92, 464.45 and 155.70 is: 233.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.92 : 464.45 = 155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.92/464.45 = 155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.92x = 464.45 × 155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.92x = 72,314.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,314.09/309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.34

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