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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.08, 468.67 and 296.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.08, 468.67 and 296.13 is: 444.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.08 : 468.67 = 296.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.08/468.67 = 296.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.08x = 468.67 × 296.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.08x = 138,787.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,787.99/312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.72

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