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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.33, 465.42 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.33, 465.42 and 90.90 is: 136.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.33 : 465.42 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.33/465.42 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.33x = 465.42 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.33x = 42,306.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,306.68/310.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.33

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