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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.61, 465.96 and 102.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.61, 465.96 and 102.36 is: 153.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.61 : 465.96 = 102.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.61/465.96 = 102.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.61x = 465.96 × 102.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.61x = 47,693.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,693.92/310.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.55

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