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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.64, 467.94 and 175.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.64, 467.94 and 175.36 is: 262.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.64 : 467.94 = 175.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.64/467.94 = 175.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.64x = 467.94 × 175.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.64x = 82,057.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,057.96/312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.47

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