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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.59, 465.66 and 156.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.59, 465.66 and 156.41 is: 234.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.59 : 465.66 = 156.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.59/465.66 = 156.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.59x = 465.66 × 156.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.59x = 72,833.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,833.88/310.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.50

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