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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.44, 469.68 and 252.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.44, 469.68 and 252.26 is: 379.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.44 : 469.68 = 252.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.44/469.68 = 252.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.44x = 469.68 × 252.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.44x = 118,481.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,481.48/312.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.21

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