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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.23, 465.40 and 104.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.23, 465.40 and 104.95 is: 157.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.23 : 465.40 = 104.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.23/465.40 = 104.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.23x = 465.40 × 104.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.23x = 48,841.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,841.23/310.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.44

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