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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.39, 466.80 and 118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.39, 466.80 and 118.88 is: 178.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.39 : 466.80 = 118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.39/466.80 = 118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.39x = 466.80 × 118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.39x = 55,490.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,490.85/311.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.21

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