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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.84, 468.44 and 263.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.84, 468.44 and 263.97 is: 395.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.84 : 468.44 = 263.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.84/468.44 = 263.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.84x = 468.44 × 263.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.84x = 123,652.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,652.79/312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.26

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