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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.49, 465.58 and 104.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.49, 465.58 and 104.99 is: 157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.49 : 465.58 = 104.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.49/465.58 = 104.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.49x = 465.58 × 104.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.49x = 48,878.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,878.65/310.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.42

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