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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.98, 467.97 and 116.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.98, 467.97 and 116.97 is: 175.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.98 : 467.97 = 116.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.98/467.97 = 116.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.98x = 467.97 × 116.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.98x = 54,739.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,739.62/311.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.46

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