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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.23, 470.55 and 264.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.23, 470.55 and 264.63 is: 397.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.23 : 470.55 = 264.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.23/470.55 = 264.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.23x = 470.55 × 264.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.23x = 124,521.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,521.65/313.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.54

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