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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.56, 465.68 and 156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.56, 465.68 and 156.44 is: 234.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.56 : 465.68 = 156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.56/465.68 = 156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.56x = 465.68 × 156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.56x = 72,850.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,850.98/310.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.58

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