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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.35, 469.92 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.35, 469.92 and 262.32 is: 393.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.35 : 469.92 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.35/469.92 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.35x = 469.92 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.35x = 123,269.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,269.41/313.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.39

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