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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.94, 466.41 and 156.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.94, 466.41 and 156.95 is: 235.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.94 : 466.41 = 156.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.94/466.41 = 156.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.94x = 466.41 × 156.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.94x = 73,200.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,200.72/310.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.42

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