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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.38, 463.98 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.38, 463.98 and 116.96 is: 175.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.38 : 463.98 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.38/463.98 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.38x = 463.98 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.38x = 54,267.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,267.10/309.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.41

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