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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.12, 468.72 and 260.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.12, 468.72 and 260.28 is: 390.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.12 : 468.72 = 260.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.12/468.72 = 260.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.12x = 468.72 × 260.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.12x = 121,998.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,998.44/312.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.87

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