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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.30, 465.43 and 79.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.30, 465.43 and 79.20 is: 118.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.30 : 465.43 = 79.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.30/465.43 = 79.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.30x = 465.43 × 79.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.30x = 36,862.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,862.06/310.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.79

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