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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.91, 466.29 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.91, 466.29 and 105.44 is: 158.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.91 : 466.29 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.91/466.29 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.91x = 466.29 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.91x = 49,163.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,163.29/310.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.13

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