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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.03, 469.86 and 255.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.03, 469.86 and 255.93 is: 384.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.03 : 469.86 = 255.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.03/469.86 = 255.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.03x = 469.86 × 255.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.03x = 120,251.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,251.27/313.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.15

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