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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312, 468 and 116.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312, 468 and 116.99 is: 175.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312 : 468 = 116.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312/468 = 116.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312x = 468 × 116.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312x = 54,752.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,752.49/312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.49

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