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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.80, 466.22 and 105.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.80, 466.22 and 105.36 is: 158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.80 : 466.22 = 105.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.80/466.22 = 105.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.80x = 466.22 × 105.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.80x = 49,120.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,120.94/310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.05

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