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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.96, 468.90 and 255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.96, 468.90 and 255.18 is: 382.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.96 : 468.90 = 255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.96/468.90 = 255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.96x = 468.90 × 255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.96x = 119,653.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,653.90/312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.33

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