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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.94, 467.92 and 80.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.94, 467.92 and 80.82 is: 121.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.94 : 467.92 = 80.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.94/467.92 = 80.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.94x = 467.92 × 80.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.94x = 37,815.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,815.19/311.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.22

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