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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.60, 476.87 and 312.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.60, 476.87 and 312.22 is: 465.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.60 : 476.87 = 312.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.60/476.87 = 312.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.60x = 476.87 × 312.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.60x = 148,888.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,888.35/319.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.86

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