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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.03, 466.83 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.03, 466.83 and 251.28 is: 375.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.03 : 466.83 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.03/466.83 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.03x = 466.83 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.03x = 117,305.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,305.04/312.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.94

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