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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.68, 469.40 and 244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.68, 469.40 and 244.12 is: 366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.68 : 469.40 = 244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.68/469.40 = 244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.68x = 469.40 × 244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.68x = 114,589.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,589.93/312.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.48

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