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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.28, 468.96 and 264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.28, 468.96 and 264.32 is: 395.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.28 : 468.96 = 264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.28/468.96 = 264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.28x = 468.96 × 264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.28x = 123,955.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,955.51/313.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.67

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