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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.66, 469.23 and 252.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.66, 469.23 and 252.09 is: 378.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.66 : 469.23 = 252.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.66/469.23 = 252.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.66x = 469.23 × 252.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.66x = 118,288.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,288.19/312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.33

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