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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.68, 468.96 and 252.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.68, 468.96 and 252.17 is: 378.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.68 : 468.96 = 252.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.68/468.96 = 252.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.68x = 468.96 × 252.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.68x = 118,257.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,257.64/312.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.21

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