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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.48, 469.44 and 294.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.48, 469.44 and 294.48 is: 442.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.48 : 469.44 = 294.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.48/469.44 = 294.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.48x = 469.44 × 294.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.48x = 138,240.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,240.69/312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.40

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