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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.60, 464.64 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.60, 464.64 and 117.28 is: 176.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.60 : 464.64 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.60/464.64 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.60x = 464.64 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.60x = 54,492.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,492.98/309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.01

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