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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.89, 466.14 and 156.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.89, 466.14 and 156.74 is: 235.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.89 : 466.14 = 156.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.89/466.14 = 156.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.89x = 466.14 × 156.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.89x = 73,060.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,060.82/310.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.01

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