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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.07, 466.30 and 115.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.07, 466.30 and 115.93 is: 173.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.07 : 466.30 = 115.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.07/466.30 = 115.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.07x = 466.30 × 115.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.07x = 54,058.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,058.16/311.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.78

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