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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.27, 468.25 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.27, 468.25 and 117.26 is: 175.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.27 : 468.25 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.27/468.25 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.27x = 468.25 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.27x = 54,906.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,906.41/312.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.83

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