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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.74, 466.11 and 79.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.74, 466.11 and 79.63 is: 119.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.74 : 466.11 = 79.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.74/466.11 = 79.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.74x = 466.11 × 79.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.74x = 37,118.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,118.02/310.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.45

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