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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.25, 460.88 and 79.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.25, 460.88 and 79.25 is: 118.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.25 : 460.88 = 79.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.25/460.88 = 79.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.25x = 460.88 × 79.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.25x = 36,524.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,524.74/307.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.88

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