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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.28, 469.68 and 120.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.28, 469.68 and 120.80 is: 181.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.28 : 469.68 = 120.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.28/469.68 = 120.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.28x = 469.68 × 120.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.28x = 56,737.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,737.34/313.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.11

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