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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.15, 466.65 and 88.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.15, 466.65 and 88.74 is: 133.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.15 : 466.65 = 88.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.15/466.65 = 88.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.15x = 466.65 × 88.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.15x = 41,410.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,410.52/311.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.09

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