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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.29, 468.44 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.29, 468.44 and 117.27 is: 175.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.29 : 468.44 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.29/468.44 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.29x = 468.44 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.29x = 54,934.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,934.25/312.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.91

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