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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.10, 468.12 and 117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.10, 468.12 and 117.02 is: 175.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.10 : 468.12 = 117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.10/468.12 = 117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.10x = 468.12 × 117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.10x = 54,780.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,780.57/312.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.52

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