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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.72, 466.11 and 105.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.72, 466.11 and 105.33 is: 158.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.72 : 466.11 = 105.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.72/466.11 = 105.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.72x = 466.11 × 105.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.72x = 49,095.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,095.37/310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.01

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