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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.48, 467.91 and 175.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.48, 467.91 and 175.34 is: 262.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.48 : 467.91 = 175.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.48/467.91 = 175.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.48x = 467.91 × 175.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.48x = 82,044.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,044.51/312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.56

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