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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.33, 468.72 and 296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.33, 468.72 and 296.46 is: 444.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.33 : 468.72 = 296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.33/468.72 = 296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.33x = 468.72 × 296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.33x = 138,956.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,956.73/312.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.90

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