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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.72, 466.10 and 105.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.72, 466.10 and 105.31 is: 157.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.72 : 466.10 = 105.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.72/466.10 = 105.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.72x = 466.10 × 105.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.72x = 49,082.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,082.13/310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.97

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