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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.79, 466.18 and 79.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.79, 466.18 and 79.68 is: 119.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.79 : 466.18 = 79.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.79/466.18 = 79.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.79x = 466.18 × 79.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.79x = 37,144.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,144.06/310.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.52

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