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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.10, 466.62 and 118.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.10, 466.62 and 118.62 is: 177.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.10 : 466.62 = 118.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.10/466.62 = 118.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.10x = 466.62 × 118.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.10x = 55,350.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,350.46/311.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.92

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