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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.01, 465.06 and 155.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.01, 465.06 and 155.90 is: 233.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.01 : 465.06 = 155.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.01/465.06 = 155.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.01x = 465.06 × 155.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.01x = 72,504.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,504.02/310.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.88

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