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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.04, 468.72 and 254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.04, 468.72 and 254.96 is: 381.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.04 : 468.72 = 254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.04/468.72 = 254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.04x = 468.72 × 254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.04x = 119,504.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,504.85/313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.76

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