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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.20, 467.73 and 263.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.20, 467.73 and 263.47 is: 394.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.20 : 467.73 = 263.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.20/467.73 = 263.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.20x = 467.73 × 263.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.20x = 123,232.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,232.82/312.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.72

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