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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.32, 468.02 and 294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.32, 468.02 and 294.14 is: 440.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.32 : 468.02 = 294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.32/468.02 = 294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.32x = 468.02 × 294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.32x = 137,663.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,663.40/312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.78

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