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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.38, 464.95 and 155.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.38, 464.95 and 155.85 is: 233.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.38 : 464.95 = 155.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.38/464.95 = 155.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.38x = 464.95 × 155.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.38x = 72,462.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,462.46/310.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.46

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