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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.40, 463.92 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.40, 463.92 and 116.88 is: 175.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.40 : 463.92 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.40/463.92 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.40x = 463.92 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.40x = 54,222.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,222.97/309.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.25

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