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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.08, 469.04 and 278.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.08, 469.04 and 278.37 is: 418.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.08 : 469.04 = 278.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.08/469.04 = 278.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.08x = 469.04 × 278.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.08x = 130,565.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,565.27/312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.38

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