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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.53, 465.08 and 312.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.53, 465.08 and 312.12 is: 464.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.53 : 465.08 = 312.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.53/465.08 = 312.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.53x = 465.08 × 312.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.53x = 145,159.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,159.21/312.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.47

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