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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.35, 467.06 and 116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.35, 467.06 and 116.40 is: 174.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.35 : 467.06 = 116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.35/467.06 = 116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.35x = 467.06 × 116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.35x = 54,365.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,365.78/311.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.61

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