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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.50, 465.87 and 156.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.50, 465.87 and 156.42 is: 234.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.50 : 465.87 = 156.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.50/465.87 = 156.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.50x = 465.87 × 156.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.50x = 72,871.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,871.39/310.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.69

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