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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.28, 467.70 and 175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.28, 467.70 and 175.12 is: 262.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.28 : 467.70 = 175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.28/467.70 = 175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.28x = 467.70 × 175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.28x = 81,903.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,903.62/312.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.28

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