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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.39, 468.38 and 117.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.39, 468.38 and 117.38 is: 176.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.39 : 468.38 = 117.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.39/468.38 = 117.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.39x = 468.38 × 117.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.39x = 54,979.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,979.91/312.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.00

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