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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.48, 468.39 and 117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.48, 468.39 and 117.30 is: 175.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.48 : 468.39 = 117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.48/468.39 = 117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.48x = 468.39 × 117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.48x = 54,942.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,942.15/312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.83

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