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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.82, 466.11 and 154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.82, 466.11 and 154.64 is: 231.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.82 : 466.11 = 154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.82/466.11 = 154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.82x = 466.11 × 154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.82x = 72,080.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,080.42/310.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.91

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