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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.20, 468.42 and 255.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.20, 468.42 and 255.79 is: 382.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.20 : 468.42 = 255.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.20/468.42 = 255.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.20x = 468.42 × 255.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.20x = 119,814.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,814.81/313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.56

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