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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.32, 468.54 and 175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.32, 468.54 and 175.56 is: 263.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.32 : 468.54 = 175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.32/468.54 = 175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.32x = 468.54 × 175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.32x = 82,256.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,256.88/312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.37

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