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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.75, 466.22 and 128.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.75, 466.22 and 128.23 is: 192.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.75 : 466.22 = 128.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.75/466.22 = 128.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.75x = 466.22 × 128.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.75x = 59,780.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,780.42/310.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.38

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