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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.38, 467.07 and 116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.38, 467.07 and 116.40 is: 174.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.38 : 467.07 = 116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.38/467.07 = 116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.38x = 467.07 × 116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.38x = 54,366.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,366.95/311.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.60

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