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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.74, 466.04 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.74, 466.04 and 105.30 is: 157.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.74 : 466.04 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.74/466.04 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.74x = 466.04 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.74x = 49,074.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,074.01/310.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.93

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