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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.78, 468.62 and 255.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.78, 468.62 and 255.36 is: 382.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.78 : 468.62 = 255.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.78/468.62 = 255.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.78x = 468.62 × 255.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.78x = 119,666.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,666.80/312.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.59

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