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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.94, 469.68 and 272.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.94, 469.68 and 272.17 is: 408.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.94 : 469.68 = 272.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.94/469.68 = 272.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.94x = 469.68 × 272.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.94x = 127,832.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,832.81/312.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.49

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