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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.08, 546.81 and 312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.08, 546.81 and 312.14 is: 468.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 546.81 = 312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/546.81 = 312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 546.81 × 312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 170,678.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,678.54/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.80

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