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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.32, 469.56 and 288.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.32, 469.56 and 288.56 is: 433.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.32 : 469.56 = 288.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.32/469.56 = 288.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.32x = 469.56 × 288.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.32x = 135,496.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,496.23/312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.84

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