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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.03, 468.36 and 254.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.03, 468.36 and 254.93 is: 382.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.03 : 468.36 = 254.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.03/468.36 = 254.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.03x = 468.36 × 254.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.03x = 119,396.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,396.67/312.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.64

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