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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.38, 464.01 and 116.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.38, 464.01 and 116.87 is: 175.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.38 : 464.01 = 116.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.38/464.01 = 116.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.38x = 464.01 × 116.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.38x = 54,228.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,228.85/309.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.28

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