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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.86, 466.27 and 79.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.86, 466.27 and 79.76 is: 119.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.86 : 466.27 = 79.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.86/466.27 = 79.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.86x = 466.27 × 79.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.86x = 37,189.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,189.70/310.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.63

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