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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.81, 467.22 and 283.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.81, 467.22 and 283.47 is: 423.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.81 : 467.22 = 283.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.81/467.22 = 283.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.81x = 467.22 × 283.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.81x = 132,442.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,442.85/312.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.40

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