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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.43, 465.21 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.43, 465.21 and 156.15 is: 234.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.43 : 465.21 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.43/465.21 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.43x = 465.21 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.43x = 72,642.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,642.54/310.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.00

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