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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.95, 466.48 and 156.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.95, 466.48 and 156.88 is: 235.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.95 : 466.48 = 156.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.95/466.48 = 156.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.95x = 466.48 × 156.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.95x = 73,182.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,182.16/310.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.35

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