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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.24, 467.84 and 277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.24, 467.84 and 277.68 is: 416.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.24 : 467.84 = 277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.24/467.84 = 277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.24x = 467.84 × 277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.24x = 129,909.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,909.81/312.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.06

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