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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.94, 469.46 and 175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.94, 469.46 and 175.84 is: 263.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.94 : 469.46 = 175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.94/469.46 = 175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.94x = 469.46 × 175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.94x = 82,549.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,549.85/312.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.79

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