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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.64, 469.38 and 205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.64, 469.38 and 205.12 is: 307.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.64 : 469.38 = 205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.64/469.38 = 205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.64x = 469.38 × 205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.64x = 96,279.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,279.23/312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.96

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