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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.04, 468.70 and 264.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.04, 468.70 and 264.68 is: 397.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.04 : 468.70 = 264.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.04/468.70 = 264.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.04x = 468.70 × 264.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.04x = 124,055.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,055.52/312.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.56

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