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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.77, 466.21 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.77, 466.21 and 105.32 is: 158.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.77 : 466.21 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.77/466.21 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.77x = 466.21 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.77x = 49,101.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,101.24/310.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.00

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