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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.10, 466.21 and 128.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.10, 466.21 and 128.38 is: 192.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.10 : 466.21 = 128.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.10/466.21 = 128.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.10x = 466.21 × 128.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.10x = 59,852.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,852.04/311.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.39

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