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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.94, 468.88 and 279.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.94, 468.88 and 279.33 is: 418.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.94 : 468.88 = 279.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.94/468.88 = 279.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.94x = 468.88 × 279.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.94x = 130,972.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,972.25/312.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.52

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