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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.33, 465.49 and 104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.33, 465.49 and 104.90 is: 157.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.33 : 465.49 = 104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.33/465.49 = 104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.33x = 465.49 × 104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.33x = 48,827.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,827.70/310.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.34

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