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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.26, 466.89 and 116.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.26, 466.89 and 116.25 is: 174.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.26 : 466.89 = 116.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.26/466.89 = 116.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.26x = 466.89 × 116.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.26x = 54,278.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,278.15/311.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.38

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