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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.52, 465.83 and 105.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.52, 465.83 and 105.11 is: 157.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.52 : 465.83 = 105.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.52/465.83 = 105.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.52x = 465.83 × 105.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.52x = 48,962.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,962.87/310.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.68

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