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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.26, 470.24 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.26, 470.24 and 272.16 is: 409.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.26 : 470.24 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.26/470.24 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.26x = 470.24 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.26x = 127,980.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,980.52/312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.85

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