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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.84, 467.80 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.84, 467.80 and 116.82 is: 175.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.84 : 467.80 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.84/467.80 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.84x = 467.80 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.84x = 54,648.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,648.40/311.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.24

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