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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.76, 464.58 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.76, 464.58 and 117.28 is: 175.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.76 : 464.58 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.76/464.58 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.76x = 464.58 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.76x = 54,485.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,485.94/309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.90

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