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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.69, 466.22 and 156.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.69, 466.22 and 156.61 is: 235.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.69 : 466.22 = 156.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.69/466.22 = 156.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.69x = 466.22 × 156.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.69x = 73,014.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,014.71/310.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.01

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