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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.58, 469.20 and 175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.58, 469.20 and 175.76 is: 263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.58 : 469.20 = 175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.58/469.20 = 175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.58x = 469.20 × 175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.58x = 82,464.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,464.25/312.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.82

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