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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.93, 464.90 and 156.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.93, 464.90 and 156.05 is: 234.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.93 : 464.90 = 156.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.93/464.90 = 156.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.93x = 464.90 × 156.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.93x = 72,547.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,547.65/309.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.08

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