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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.10, 469.66 and 255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.10, 469.66 and 255.06 is: 382.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.10 : 469.66 = 255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.10/469.66 = 255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.10x = 469.66 × 255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.10x = 119,791.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,791.48/313.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.60

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