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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.38, 465.59 and 118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.38, 465.59 and 118 is: 177.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.38 : 465.59 = 118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.38/465.59 = 118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.38x = 465.59 × 118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.38x = 54,939.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,939.62/310.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.01

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