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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.89, 466.31 and 79.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.89, 466.31 and 79.78 is: 119.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.89 : 466.31 = 79.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.89/466.31 = 79.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.89x = 466.31 × 79.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.89x = 37,202.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,202.21/310.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.66

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