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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.94, 469.63 and 118.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.94, 469.63 and 118.09 is: 177.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.94 : 469.63 = 118.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.94/469.63 = 118.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.94x = 469.63 × 118.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.94x = 55,458.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,458.02/312.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.22

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