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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.24, 465.24 and 156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.24, 465.24 and 156.08 is: 234.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.24 : 465.24 = 156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.24/465.24 = 156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.24x = 465.24 × 156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.24x = 72,614.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,614.66/310.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.06

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