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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.44, 465.62 and 105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.44, 465.62 and 105.02 is: 157.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.44 : 465.62 = 105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.44/465.62 = 105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.44x = 465.62 × 105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.44x = 48,899.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,899.41/310.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.52

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