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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.92, 468.12 and 175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.92, 468.12 and 175 is: 262.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.92 : 468.12 = 175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.92/468.12 = 175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.92x = 468.12 × 175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.92x = 81,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,921/311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.63

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