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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.27, 466.59 and 116.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.27, 466.59 and 116.21 is: 174.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.27 : 466.59 = 116.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.27/466.59 = 116.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.27x = 466.59 × 116.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.27x = 54,221.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,221.73/311.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.20

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