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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.12, 1,237.76 and 312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.12, 1,237.76 and 312 is: 468.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.12 : 1,237.76 = 312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.12/1,237.76 = 312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.12x = 1,237.76 × 312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.12x = 386,181.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,181.12/825.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.03

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