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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.55, 465.82 and 79.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.55, 465.82 and 79.44 is: 119.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.55 : 465.82 = 79.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.55/465.82 = 79.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.55x = 465.82 × 79.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.55x = 37,004.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,004.63/310.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.16

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