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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.70, 468.48 and 263.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.70, 468.48 and 263.97 is: 395.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.70 : 468.48 = 263.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.70/468.48 = 263.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.70x = 468.48 × 263.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.70x = 123,664.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,664.67/312.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.47

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