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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.13, 464.85 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.13, 464.85 and 145.43 is: 217.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.13 : 464.85 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.13/464.85 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.13x = 464.85 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.13x = 67,600.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,600.81/310.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.98

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