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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.77, 466.28 and 105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.77, 466.28 and 105.34 is: 158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.77 : 466.28 = 105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.77/466.28 = 105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.77x = 466.28 × 105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.77x = 49,116.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,116.49/310.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.05

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