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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.06, 468.30 and 117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.06, 468.30 and 117.24 is: 175.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.06 : 468.30 = 117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.06/468.30 = 117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.06x = 468.30 × 117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.06x = 54,903.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,903.49/312.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.94

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