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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.87, 466.28 and 118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.87, 466.28 and 118.36 is: 177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.87 : 466.28 = 118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.87/466.28 = 118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.87x = 466.28 × 118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.87x = 55,185.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,185.98/310.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.52

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