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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.28, 466.60 and 118.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.28, 466.60 and 118.76 is: 178.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.28 : 466.60 = 118.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.28/466.60 = 118.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.28x = 466.60 × 118.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.28x = 55,413.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,413.42/311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.02

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