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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.13, 465.18 and 79.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.13, 465.18 and 79.02 is: 118.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.13 : 465.18 = 79.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.13/465.18 = 79.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.13x = 465.18 × 79.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.13x = 36,758.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,758.52/310.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.53

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