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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.74, 466.32 and 156.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.74, 466.32 and 156.78 is: 235.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.74 : 466.32 = 156.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.74/466.32 = 156.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.74x = 466.32 × 156.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.74x = 73,109.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,109.65/310.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.28

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