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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.31, 468.54 and 175.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.31, 468.54 and 175.45 is: 263.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.31 : 468.54 = 175.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.31/468.54 = 175.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.31x = 468.54 × 175.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.31x = 82,205.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,205.34/312.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.22

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