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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.85, 467.45 and 264.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.85, 467.45 and 264.25 is: 394.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.85 : 467.45 = 264.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.85/467.45 = 264.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.85x = 467.45 × 264.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.85x = 123,523.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,523.66/312.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.83

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