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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.30, 468.78 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.30, 468.78 and 255.24 is: 383.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.30 : 468.78 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.30/468.78 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.30x = 468.78 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.30x = 119,651.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,651.41/312.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.13

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