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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.69, 466.02 and 79.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.69, 466.02 and 79.58 is: 119.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.69 : 466.02 = 79.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.69/466.02 = 79.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.69x = 466.02 × 79.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.69x = 37,083.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,083.54/310.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.36

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