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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312, 468.12 and 309.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312, 468.12 and 309.84 is: 464.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312 : 468.12 = 309.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312/468.12 = 309.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312x = 468.12 × 309.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312x = 145,042.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,042.30/312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.88

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