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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.22, 468.44 and 188.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.22, 468.44 and 188.80 is: 283.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.22 : 468.44 = 188.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.22/468.44 = 188.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.22x = 468.44 × 188.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.22x = 88,441.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,441.47/312.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.27

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