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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.19, 467.60 and 251.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.19, 467.60 and 251.37 is: 376.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.19 : 467.60 = 251.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.19/467.60 = 251.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.19x = 467.60 × 251.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.19x = 117,540.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,540.61/312.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.50

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