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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.56, 468.22 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.56, 468.22 and 215.04 is: 322.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.56 : 468.22 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.56/468.22 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.56x = 468.22 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.56x = 100,686.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,686.03/312.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.13

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