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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.42, 468.62 and 263.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.42, 468.62 and 263.98 is: 395.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.42 : 468.62 = 263.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.42/468.62 = 263.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.42x = 468.62 × 263.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.42x = 123,706.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,706.31/312.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.96

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