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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.54, 469.04 and 255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.54, 469.04 and 255.44 is: 383.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.54 : 469.04 = 255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.54/469.04 = 255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.54x = 469.04 × 255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.54x = 119,807.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,807.96/312.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.34

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