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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.38, 469.26 and 176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.38, 469.26 and 176.22 is: 263.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.38 : 469.26 = 176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.38/469.26 = 176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.38x = 469.26 × 176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.38x = 82,693.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,693.00/313.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.87

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