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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.23, 468.51 and 117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.23, 468.51 and 117.22 is: 175.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.23 : 468.51 = 117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.23/468.51 = 117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.23x = 468.51 × 117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.23x = 54,918.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,918.74/312.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.89

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