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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.83, 466.03 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.83, 466.03 and 156.52 is: 234.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.83 : 466.03 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.83/466.03 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.83x = 466.03 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.83x = 72,943.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,943.02/310.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.67

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