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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.54, 465.81 and 156.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.54, 465.81 and 156.43 is: 234.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.54 : 465.81 = 156.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.54/465.81 = 156.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.54x = 465.81 × 156.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.54x = 72,866.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,866.66/310.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.65

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