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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.56, 465.85 and 82.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.56, 465.85 and 82.56 is: 123.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.56 : 465.85 = 82.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.56/465.85 = 82.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.56x = 465.85 × 82.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.56x = 38,460.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,460.58/310.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.84

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