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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.68, 469.22 and 175.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.68, 469.22 and 175.99 is: 264.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.68 : 469.22 = 175.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.68/469.22 = 175.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.68x = 469.22 × 175.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.68x = 82,577.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,577.00/312.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.10

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