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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.64, 467.84 and 294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.64, 467.84 and 294.40 is: 440.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.64 : 467.84 = 294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.64/467.84 = 294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.64x = 467.84 × 294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.64x = 137,732.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,732.10/312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.55

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