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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.46, 467.19 and 116.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.46, 467.19 and 116.43 is: 174.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.46 : 467.19 = 116.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.46/467.19 = 116.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.46x = 467.19 × 116.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.46x = 54,394.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,394.93/311.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.65

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