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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.29, 466.93 and 80.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.29, 466.93 and 80.18 is: 120.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.29 : 466.93 = 80.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.29/466.93 = 80.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.29x = 466.93 × 80.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.29x = 37,438.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,438.45/311.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.27

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