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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.80, 430.82 and 293.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.80, 430.82 and 293.19 is: 403.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.80 : 430.82 = 293.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.80/430.82 = 293.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.80x = 430.82 × 293.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.80x = 126,310.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,310.13/312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.81

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