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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.49, 468.93 and 309.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.49, 468.93 and 309.92 is: 465.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.49 : 468.93 = 309.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.49/468.93 = 309.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.49x = 468.93 × 309.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.49x = 145,329.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,329.60/312.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.07

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