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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.12, 467.36 and 263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.12, 467.36 and 263.24 is: 394.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.12 : 467.36 = 263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.12/467.36 = 263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.12x = 467.36 × 263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.12x = 123,027.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,027.85/312.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.17

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