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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.04, 468.06 and 266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.04, 468.06 and 266.48 is: 399.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.04 : 468.06 = 266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.04/468.06 = 266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.04x = 468.06 × 266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.04x = 124,728.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,728.63/312.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.72

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