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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.68, 468.18 and 251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.68, 468.18 and 251.12 is: 376.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.68 : 468.18 = 251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.68/468.18 = 251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.68x = 468.18 × 251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.68x = 117,567.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,567.02/312.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.00

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