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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.27, 465.47 and 90.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.27, 465.47 and 90.89 is: 136.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.27 : 465.47 = 90.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.27/465.47 = 90.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.27x = 465.47 × 90.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.27x = 42,306.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,306.57/310.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.35

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