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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.55, 467.87 and 293.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.55, 467.87 and 293.35 is: 439.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.55 : 467.87 = 293.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.55/467.87 = 293.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.55x = 467.87 × 293.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.55x = 137,248.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,248.20/312.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.12

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