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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.32, 465.45 and 104.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.32, 465.45 and 104.89 is: 157.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.32 : 465.45 = 104.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.32/465.45 = 104.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.32x = 465.45 × 104.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.32x = 48,821.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,821.05/310.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.32

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