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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.52, 468.47 and 117.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.52, 468.47 and 117.47 is: 176.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.52 : 468.47 = 117.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.52/468.47 = 117.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.52x = 468.47 × 117.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.52x = 55,029.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,029.12/312.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.08

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