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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.81, 467.71 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.81, 467.71 and 116.84 is: 175.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.81 : 467.71 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.81/467.71 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.81x = 467.71 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.81x = 54,648.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,648.11/311.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.26

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