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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.97, 468 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.97, 468 and 117 is: 175.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.97 : 468 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.97/468 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.97x = 468 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.97x = 54,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,756/311.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.52

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