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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.35, 465.52 and 104.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.35, 465.52 and 104.89 is: 157.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.35 : 465.52 = 104.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.35/465.52 = 104.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.35x = 465.52 × 104.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.35x = 48,826.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,826.97/310.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.33

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