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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.14, 465.17 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.14, 465.17 and 104.88 is: 157.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.14 : 465.17 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.14/465.17 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.14x = 465.17 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.14x = 48,786.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,786.51/310.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.30

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