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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.18, 467.98 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.18, 467.98 and 175.30 is: 262.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.18 : 467.98 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.18/467.98 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.18x = 467.98 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.18x = 82,036.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,036.89/312.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.79

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