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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.37, 468.78 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.37, 468.78 and 175.52 is: 263.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.37 : 468.78 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.37/468.78 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.37x = 468.78 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.37x = 82,281.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,281.44/312.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.41

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