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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.36, 464.82 and 156.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.36, 464.82 and 156.04 is: 233.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.36 : 464.82 = 156.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.36/464.82 = 156.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.36x = 464.82 × 156.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.36x = 72,530.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,530.51/310.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.70

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