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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.27, 468.45 and 117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.27, 468.45 and 117.24 is: 175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.27 : 468.45 = 117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.27/468.45 = 117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.27x = 468.45 × 117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.27x = 54,921.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,921.08/312.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.88

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