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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.73, 467.56 and 80.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.73, 467.56 and 80.61 is: 120.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.73 : 467.56 = 80.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.73/467.56 = 80.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.73x = 467.56 × 80.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.73x = 37,690.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,690.01/311.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.91

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