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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.91, 467.72 and 116.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.91, 467.72 and 116.83 is: 175.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.91 : 467.72 = 116.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.91/467.72 = 116.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.91x = 467.72 × 116.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.91x = 54,643.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,643.73/311.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.19

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