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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.67, 469.00 and 293.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.67, 469.00 and 293.43 is: 440.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.67 : 469.00 = 293.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.67/469.00 = 293.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.67x = 469.00 × 293.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.67x = 137,617.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,617.33/312.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.14

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