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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.42, 466.81 and 116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.42, 466.81 and 116.24 is: 174.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.42 : 466.81 = 116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.42/466.81 = 116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.42x = 466.81 × 116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.42x = 54,261.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,261.41/311.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.24

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