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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.96, 468.48 and 257.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.96, 468.48 and 257.62 is: 385.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.96 : 468.48 = 257.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.96/468.48 = 257.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.96x = 468.48 × 257.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.96x = 120,689.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,689.82/312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.64

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