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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.94, 464.77 and 155.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.94, 464.77 and 155.93 is: 233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.94 : 464.77 = 155.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.94/464.77 = 155.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.94x = 464.77 × 155.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.94x = 72,471.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,471.59/309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.82

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