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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.52, 431.28 and 172.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.52, 431.28 and 172.64 is: 238.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.52 : 431.28 = 172.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.52/431.28 = 172.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.52x = 431.28 × 172.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.52x = 74,456.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,456.18/312.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.24

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