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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.85, 468.24 and 290.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.85, 468.24 and 290.44 is: 434.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.85 : 468.24 = 290.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.85/468.24 = 290.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.85x = 468.24 × 290.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.85x = 135,995.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,995.63/312.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.70

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