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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.98, 467.89 and 116.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.98, 467.89 and 116.98 is: 175.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.98 : 467.89 = 116.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.98/467.89 = 116.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.98x = 467.89 × 116.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.98x = 54,733.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,733.77/311.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.44

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