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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.97, 469.87 and 251.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.97, 469.87 and 251.31 is: 377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.97 : 469.87 = 251.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.97/469.87 = 251.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.97x = 469.87 × 251.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.97x = 118,083.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,083.03/312.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.30

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