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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.12, 469.42 and 270.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.12, 469.42 and 270.30 is: 405.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.12 : 469.42 = 270.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.12/469.42 = 270.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.12x = 469.42 × 270.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.12x = 126,884.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,884.23/313.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.23

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