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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.80, 466.14 and 105.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.80, 466.14 and 105.33 is: 157.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.80 : 466.14 = 105.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.80/466.14 = 105.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.80x = 466.14 × 105.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.80x = 49,098.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,098.53/310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.97

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