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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.01, 467.97 and 251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.01, 467.97 and 251.26 is: 376.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.01 : 467.97 = 251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.01/467.97 = 251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.01x = 467.97 × 251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.01x = 117,582.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,582.14/312.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.85

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