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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.29, 467.12 and 116.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.29, 467.12 and 116.26 is: 174.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.29 : 467.12 = 116.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.29/467.12 = 116.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.29x = 467.12 × 116.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.29x = 54,307.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,307.37/311.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.46

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