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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.88, 438.93 and 312.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.88, 438.93 and 312.51 is: 434.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.88 : 438.93 = 312.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.88/438.93 = 312.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.88x = 438.93 × 312.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.88x = 137,167.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,167.82/315.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.24

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