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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.86, 466.19 and 105.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.86, 466.19 and 105.39 is: 158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.86 : 466.19 = 105.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.86/466.19 = 105.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.86x = 466.19 × 105.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.86x = 49,132.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,132.03/310.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.05

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