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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.19, 466.86 and 116.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.19, 466.86 and 116.25 is: 174.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.19 : 466.86 = 116.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.19/466.86 = 116.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.19x = 466.86 × 116.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.19x = 54,272.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,272.48/311.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.40

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