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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.08, 466.62 and 79.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.08, 466.62 and 79.96 is: 119.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.08 : 466.62 = 79.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.08/466.62 = 79.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.08x = 466.62 × 79.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.08x = 37,310.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,310.94/311.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.94

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