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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.91, 469.19 and 176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.91, 469.19 and 176.22 is: 264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.91 : 469.19 = 176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.91/469.19 = 176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.91x = 469.19 × 176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.91x = 82,681.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,681.10/312.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.23

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