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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.64, 468.48 and 269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.64, 468.48 and 269.44 is: 403.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.64 : 468.48 = 269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.64/468.48 = 269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.64x = 468.48 × 269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.64x = 126,227.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,227.25/312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.75

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