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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.92, 464.32 and 155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.92, 464.32 and 155.80 is: 233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.92 : 464.32 = 155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.92/464.32 = 155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.92x = 464.32 × 155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.92x = 72,341.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,341.06/309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.42

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