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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.34, 465.30 and 104.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.34, 465.30 and 104.86 is: 157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.34 : 465.30 = 104.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.34/465.30 = 104.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.34x = 465.30 × 104.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.34x = 48,791.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,791.36/310.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.22

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