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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.36, 467.60 and 190.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.36, 467.60 and 190.23 is: 284.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.36 : 467.60 = 190.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.36/467.60 = 190.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.36x = 467.60 × 190.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.36x = 88,950.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,950.60/312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.77

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