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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.67, 465.99 and 105.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.67, 465.99 and 105.23 is: 157.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.67 : 465.99 = 105.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.67/465.99 = 105.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.67x = 465.99 × 105.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.67x = 49,037.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,037.29/310.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.85

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