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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.01, 464.72 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.01, 464.72 and 155.48 is: 233.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.01 : 464.72 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.01/464.72 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.01x = 464.72 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.01x = 72,251.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,251.56/310.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.06

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