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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.07, 465.21 and 155.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.07, 465.21 and 155.87 is: 233.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.07 : 465.21 = 155.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.07/465.21 = 155.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.07x = 465.21 × 155.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.07x = 72,510.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,510.23/310.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.85

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