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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.10, 468.23 and 278.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.10, 468.23 and 278.10 is: 417.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.10 : 468.23 = 278.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.10/468.23 = 278.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.10x = 468.23 × 278.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.10x = 130,214.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,214.94/312.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.22

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