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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.20, 465.38 and 104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.20, 465.38 and 104.80 is: 157.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.20 : 465.38 = 104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.20/465.38 = 104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.20x = 465.38 × 104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.20x = 48,771.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,771.82/310.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.23

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