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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.36, 469.41 and 278.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.36, 469.41 and 278.61 is: 418.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.36 : 469.41 = 278.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.36/469.41 = 278.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.36x = 469.41 × 278.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.36x = 130,782.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,782.32/312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.69

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