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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.83, 466.26 and 105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.83, 466.26 and 105.42 is: 158.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.83 : 466.26 = 105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.83/466.26 = 105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.83x = 466.26 × 105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.83x = 49,153.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,153.13/310.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.14

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