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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.17, 464.97 and 145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.17, 464.97 and 145.58 is: 218.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.17 : 464.97 = 145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.17/464.97 = 145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.17x = 464.97 × 145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.17x = 67,688.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,688.01/310.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.23

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