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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.36, 467.10 and 116.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.36, 467.10 and 116.42 is: 174.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.36 : 467.10 = 116.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.36/467.10 = 116.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.36x = 467.10 × 116.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.36x = 54,377.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,377.45/311.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.65

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