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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.08, 468.28 and 117.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.08, 468.28 and 117.21 is: 175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.08 : 468.28 = 117.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.08/468.28 = 117.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.08x = 468.28 × 117.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.08x = 54,887.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,887.10/312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.88

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