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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.32, 465.48 and 104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.32, 465.48 and 104.80 is: 157.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.32 : 465.48 = 104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.32/465.48 = 104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.32x = 465.48 × 104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.32x = 48,782.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,782.30/310.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.20

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