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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.54, 469.03 and 255.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.54, 469.03 and 255.43 is: 383.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.54 : 469.03 = 255.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.54/469.03 = 255.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.54x = 469.03 × 255.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.54x = 119,804.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,804.33/312.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.32

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