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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.66, 470.82 and 312.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.66, 470.82 and 312.16 is: 468.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.66 : 470.82 = 312.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.66/470.82 = 312.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.66x = 470.82 × 312.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.66x = 146,971.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,971.17/313.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.57

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