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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.69, 467.41 and 116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.69, 467.41 and 116.70 is: 175.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.69 : 467.41 = 116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.69/467.41 = 116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.69x = 467.41 × 116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.69x = 54,546.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,546.75/311.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.00

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