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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.91, 466.42 and 105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.91, 466.42 and 105.42 is: 158.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.91 : 466.42 = 105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.91/466.42 = 105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.91x = 466.42 × 105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.91x = 49,171.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,171.88/310.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.16

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