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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.41, 467.78 and 175.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.41, 467.78 and 175.07 is: 262.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.41 : 467.78 = 175.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.41/467.78 = 175.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.41x = 467.78 × 175.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.41x = 81,891.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,891.91/312.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.13

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