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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.91, 466.29 and 105.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.91, 466.29 and 105.47 is: 158.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.91 : 466.29 = 105.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.91/466.29 = 105.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.91x = 466.29 × 105.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.91x = 49,179.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,179.02/310.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.18

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