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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.46, 465.48 and 105.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.46, 465.48 and 105.05 is: 157.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.46 : 465.48 = 105.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.46/465.48 = 105.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.46x = 465.48 × 105.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.46x = 48,899.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,899.84/310.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.51

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