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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.36, 431.05 and 172.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.36, 431.05 and 172.47 is: 238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.36 : 431.05 = 172.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.36/431.05 = 172.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.36x = 431.05 × 172.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.36x = 74,343.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,343.91/312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.01

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