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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.32, 467.08 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.32, 467.08 and 126.24 is: 189.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.32 : 467.08 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.32/467.08 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.32x = 467.08 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.32x = 58,964.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,964.18/311.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.40

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