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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.33, 466.93 and 116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.33, 466.93 and 116.28 is: 174.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.33 : 466.93 = 116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.33/466.93 = 116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.33x = 466.93 × 116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.33x = 54,294.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,294.62/311.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.40

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