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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.24, 468.57 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.24, 468.57 and 175.20 is: 262.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.24 : 468.57 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.24/468.57 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.24x = 468.57 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.24x = 82,093.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,093.46/312.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.92

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