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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.62, 464.40 and 117.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.62, 464.40 and 117.11 is: 175.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.62 : 464.40 = 117.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.62/464.40 = 117.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.62x = 464.40 × 117.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.62x = 54,383.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,383.56/309.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.65

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