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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.30, 467.18 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.30, 467.18 and 116.48 is: 174.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.30 : 467.18 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.30/467.18 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.30x = 467.18 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.30x = 54,414.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,414.21/311.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.80

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