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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.42, 465.09 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.42, 465.09 and 156.16 is: 233.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.42 : 465.09 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.42/465.09 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.42x = 465.09 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.42x = 72,628.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,628.45/310.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.97

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