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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.12, 467.94 and 175.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.12, 467.94 and 175.24 is: 262.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.12 : 467.94 = 175.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.12/467.94 = 175.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.12x = 467.94 × 175.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.12x = 82,001.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,001.81/312.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.73

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