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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.92, 469.37 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.92, 469.37 and 264.48 is: 396.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.92 : 469.37 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.92/469.37 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.92x = 469.37 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.92x = 124,138.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,138.98/312.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.71

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