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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.89, 466.33 and 115.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.89, 466.33 and 115.89 is: 173.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.89 : 466.33 = 115.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.89/466.33 = 115.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.89x = 466.33 × 115.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.89x = 54,042.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,042.80/310.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.83

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