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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.92, 467.75 and 116.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.92, 467.75 and 116.85 is: 175.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.92 : 467.75 = 116.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.92/467.75 = 116.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.92x = 467.75 × 116.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.92x = 54,653.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,653.66/311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.22

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