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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.72, 469.32 and 255.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.72, 469.32 and 255.12 is: 382.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.72 : 469.32 = 255.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.72/469.32 = 255.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.72x = 469.32 × 255.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.72x = 119,732.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,732.92/312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.88

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