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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.23, 465.35 and 79.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.23, 465.35 and 79.12 is: 118.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.23 : 465.35 = 79.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.23/465.35 = 79.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.23x = 465.35 × 79.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.23x = 36,818.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,818.13/310.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.68

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