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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.33, 468.74 and 175.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.33, 468.74 and 175.35 is: 263.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.33 : 468.74 = 175.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.33/468.74 = 175.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.33x = 468.74 × 175.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.33x = 82,193.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,193.56/312.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.16

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