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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.86, 466.01 and 156.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.86, 466.01 and 156.65 is: 234.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.86 : 466.01 = 156.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.86/466.01 = 156.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.86x = 466.01 × 156.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.86x = 73,002.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,002.02/310.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.84

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