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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.70, 469.52 and 255.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.70, 469.52 and 255.43 is: 382.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.70 : 469.52 = 255.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.70/469.52 = 255.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.70x = 469.52 × 255.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.70x = 119,932.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,932.13/313.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.32

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