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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.88, 468.68 and 295.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.88, 468.68 and 295.12 is: 442.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.88 : 468.68 = 295.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.88/468.68 = 295.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.88x = 468.68 × 295.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.88x = 138,316.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,316.84/312.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.08

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