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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.03, 467.91 and 116.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.03, 467.91 and 116.89 is: 175.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.03 : 467.91 = 116.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.03/467.91 = 116.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.03x = 467.91 × 116.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.03x = 54,695.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,695.24/312.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.29

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