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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.62, 465.69 and 156.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.62, 465.69 and 156.39 is: 234.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.62 : 465.69 = 156.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.62/465.69 = 156.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.62x = 465.69 × 156.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.62x = 72,829.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,829.26/310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.46

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