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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.48, 468.32 and 264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.48, 468.32 and 264.30 is: 396.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.48 : 468.32 = 264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.48/468.32 = 264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.48x = 468.32 × 264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.48x = 123,773.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,773.90/312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.10

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