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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.06, 468.74 and 255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.06, 468.74 and 255.04 is: 381.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.06 : 468.74 = 255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.06/468.74 = 255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.06x = 468.74 × 255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.06x = 119,548.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,548.09/313.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.88

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