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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.70, 466.02 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.70, 466.02 and 135.02 is: 202.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.70 : 466.02 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.70/466.02 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.70x = 466.02 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.70x = 62,919.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,919.69/310.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.51

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