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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.36, 470.64 and 262.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.36, 470.64 and 262.30 is: 393.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.36 : 470.64 = 262.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.36/470.64 = 262.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.36x = 470.64 × 262.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.36x = 123,448.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,448.87/313.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.95

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