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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.24, 466.56 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.24, 466.56 and 116.19 is: 174.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.24 : 466.56 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.24/466.56 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.24x = 466.56 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.24x = 54,207.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,207.86/311.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.17

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