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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.84, 469.44 and 252.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.84, 469.44 and 252.27 is: 378.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.84 : 469.44 = 252.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.84/469.44 = 252.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.84x = 469.44 × 252.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.84x = 118,425.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,425.63/312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.55

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