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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.97, 466.46 and 128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.97, 466.46 and 128.32 is: 192.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.97 : 466.46 = 128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.97/466.46 = 128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.97x = 466.46 × 128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.97x = 59,856.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,856.15/310.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.48

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