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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.45, 465.78 and 105.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.45, 465.78 and 105.05 is: 157.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.45 : 465.78 = 105.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.45/465.78 = 105.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.45x = 465.78 × 105.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.45x = 48,930.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,930.19/310.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.61

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