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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.18, 465.01 and 155.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.18, 465.01 and 155.92 is: 233.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.18 : 465.01 = 155.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.18/465.01 = 155.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.18x = 465.01 × 155.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.18x = 72,504.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,504.36/310.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.75

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