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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.36, 468.53 and 272.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.36, 468.53 and 272.26 is: 408.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.36 : 468.53 = 272.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.36/468.53 = 272.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.36x = 468.53 × 272.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.36x = 127,561.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,561.98/312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.38

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