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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.09, 467.74 and 155.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.09, 467.74 and 155.98 is: 233.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.09 : 467.74 = 155.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.09/467.74 = 155.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.09x = 467.74 × 155.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.09x = 72,958.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,958.09/312.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.77

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