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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.01, 466.25 and 118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.01, 466.25 and 118.59 is: 177.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.01 : 466.25 = 118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.01/466.25 = 118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.01x = 466.25 × 118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.01x = 55,291.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,291.99/311.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.78

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