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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.15, 468.32 and 117.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.15, 468.32 and 117.25 is: 175.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.15 : 468.32 = 117.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.15/468.32 = 117.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.15x = 468.32 × 117.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.15x = 54,910.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,910.52/312.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.91

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