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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.26, 466.70 and 118.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.26, 466.70 and 118.90 is: 178.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.26 : 466.70 = 118.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.26/466.70 = 118.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.26x = 466.70 × 118.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.26x = 55,490.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,490.63/311.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.28

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