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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.36, 465.41 and 115.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.36, 465.41 and 115.37 is: 173.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.36 : 465.41 = 115.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.36/465.41 = 115.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.36x = 465.41 × 115.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.36x = 53,692.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,692.61/310.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.00

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