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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.20, 465.58 and 145.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.20, 465.58 and 145.75 is: 218.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.20 : 465.58 = 145.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.20/465.58 = 145.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.20x = 465.58 × 145.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.20x = 67,858.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,858.18/310.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.76

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