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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.96, 464.76 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.96, 464.76 and 155.76 is: 233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.96 : 464.76 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.96/464.76 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.96x = 464.76 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.96x = 72,391.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,391.02/309.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.55

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