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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.96, 466.37 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.96, 466.37 and 105.50 is: 158.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.96 : 466.37 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.96/466.37 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.96x = 466.37 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.96x = 49,202.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,202.04/310.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.23

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