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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.28, 468.93 and 255.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.28, 468.93 and 255.01 is: 381.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.28 : 468.93 = 255.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.28/468.93 = 255.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.28x = 468.93 × 255.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.28x = 119,581.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,581.84/313.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.71

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