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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.92, 466.38 and 105.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.92, 466.38 and 105.49 is: 158.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.92 : 466.38 = 105.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.92/466.38 = 105.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.92x = 466.38 × 105.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.92x = 49,197.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,197.71/310.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.23

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