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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.04, 468.24 and 286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.04, 468.24 and 286.12 is: 429.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.04 : 468.24 = 286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.04/468.24 = 286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.04x = 468.24 × 286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.04x = 133,972.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,972.83/312.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.35

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