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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.83, 467.91 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.83, 467.91 and 116.96 is: 175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.83 : 467.91 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.83/467.91 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.83x = 467.91 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.83x = 54,725.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,725.29/311.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.50

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