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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.35, 465.30 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.35, 465.30 and 104.88 is: 157.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.35 : 465.30 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.35/465.30 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.35x = 465.30 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.35x = 48,800.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,800.66/310.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.24

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