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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.85, 464.84 and 117.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.85, 464.84 and 117.47 is: 176.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.85 : 464.84 = 117.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.85/464.84 = 117.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.85x = 464.84 × 117.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.85x = 54,606.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,606.21/309.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.24

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