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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.48, 469.26 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.48, 469.26 and 185.04 is: 277.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.48 : 469.26 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.48/469.26 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.48x = 469.26 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.48x = 86,831.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,831.87/312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.88

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