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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.33, 468.43 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.33, 468.43 and 117.28 is: 175.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.33 : 468.43 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.33/468.43 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.33x = 468.43 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.33x = 54,937.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,937.47/312.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.90

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