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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.01, 467.86 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.01, 467.86 and 175.02 is: 262.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.01 : 467.86 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.01/467.86 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.01x = 467.86 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.01x = 81,884.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,884.86/312.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.44

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