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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.82, 466.32 and 128.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.82, 466.32 and 128.18 is: 192.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.82 : 466.32 = 128.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.82/466.32 = 128.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.82x = 466.32 × 128.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.82x = 59,772.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,772.90/310.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.31

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