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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.21, 467.72 and 295.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.21, 467.72 and 295.21 is: 440.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.21 : 467.72 = 295.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.21/467.72 = 295.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.21x = 467.72 × 295.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.21x = 138,074.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,074.15/313.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.84

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