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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.02, 464.94 and 155.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.02, 464.94 and 155.83 is: 233.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.02 : 464.94 = 155.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.02/464.94 = 155.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.02x = 464.94 × 155.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.02x = 72,451.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,451.60/310.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.70

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