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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.26, 468.09 and 175.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.26, 468.09 and 175.01 is: 262.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.26 : 468.09 = 175.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.26/468.09 = 175.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.26x = 468.09 × 175.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.26x = 81,919.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,919.63/312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.34

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