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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.85, 466.28 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.85, 466.28 and 105.44 is: 158.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.85 : 466.28 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.85/466.28 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.85x = 466.28 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.85x = 49,163.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,163.70/310.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.16

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