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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.25, 466.88 and 118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.25, 466.88 and 118.88 is: 178.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.25 : 466.88 = 118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.25/466.88 = 118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.25x = 466.88 × 118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.25x = 55,499.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,499.77/311.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.31

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