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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.18, 464.82 and 145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.18, 464.82 and 145.70 is: 218.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.18 : 464.82 = 145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.18/464.82 = 145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.18x = 464.82 × 145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.18x = 67,724.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,724.27/310.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.34

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