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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.31, 466.94 and 116.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.31, 466.94 and 116.23 is: 174.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.31 : 466.94 = 116.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.31/466.94 = 116.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.31x = 466.94 × 116.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.31x = 54,270.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,270.10/311.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.33

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