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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.03, 468.13 and 278.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.03, 468.13 and 278.03 is: 417.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.03 : 468.13 = 278.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.03/468.13 = 278.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.03x = 468.13 × 278.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.03x = 130,154.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,154.18/312.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.12

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