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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.34, 468 and 175.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.34, 468 and 175.33 is: 262.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.34 : 468 = 175.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.34/468 = 175.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.34x = 468 × 175.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.34x = 82,054.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,054.44/312.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.71

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