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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.45, 465.40 and 156.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.45, 465.40 and 156.25 is: 234.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.45 : 465.40 = 156.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.45/465.40 = 156.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.45x = 465.40 × 156.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.45x = 72,716.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,716.81/310.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.23

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