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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.73, 466.08 and 128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.73, 466.08 and 128.24 is: 192.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.73 : 466.08 = 128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.73/466.08 = 128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.73x = 466.08 × 128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.73x = 59,770.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,770.10/310.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.35

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