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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.45, 465.69 and 105.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.45, 465.69 and 105.01 is: 157.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.45 : 465.69 = 105.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.45/465.69 = 105.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.45x = 465.69 × 105.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.45x = 48,902.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,902.11/310.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.52

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