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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.27, 465.26 and 104.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.27, 465.26 and 104.78 is: 157.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.27 : 465.26 = 104.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.27/465.26 = 104.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.27x = 465.26 × 104.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.27x = 48,747.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,747.09/310.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.11

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