We look at the division of 312384 by 72 
Our goal is to divide 312384 by 72.

Step 1:
If we divide 3 by 72, we get 0 and a remainder of 3.
The next digit of our result is 0. 
Result so far: 0.0
Subtract 0 from 3 to get 3.
Grab the next digit (1) from the dividend, add it to 3, then carry on: 31 / 72

On to step 2:
The number 72 fits into 31 0 times, leaving a remainder of 31.
The next digit of our result is 0. 
Result so far: 0.0
Deduct 0 from 31 and we're left with 31.
Take the next digit (2) from the dividend and append it to 31, then repeat: 312 / 72

Advancing to step 3:
The number 72 fits into 312 4 times, leaving a remainder of 24.
The number 4 becomes the next digit in our result. 
Result so far: 4.0
Subtract 288 from 312 to get 24.
Grab the next digit (3) from the dividend, add it to 24, then carry on: 243 / 72

On to step 4:
243 divided by 72 is 3 with a remainder of 27.
The next digit of our result is 3. 
Result so far: 43.0
If we subtract 216 from 243, we get 27.
Include the next digit (8) from the dividend after 27, then repeat: 278 / 72

On to step 5:
72 goes into 278 3 times with a remainder of 62.
The next digit of our result is 3. 
Result so far: 433.0
If we subtract 216 from 278, we get 62.
Bring next digit (4) of the dividend behind the 62 and repeat the process: 624 / 72

Step 6:
624 divided by 72 is 8 with a remainder of 48.
Use 8 as the next digit of our solution. 
Result so far: 4338.0
If we subtract 576 from 624, we get 48.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 480, and continue the process.

Moving on to step 7:
If we divide 480 by 72, we get 6 and a remainder of 48.
The next digit of our result is 6. 
Result so far: 4338.6
Subtracting 432 from 480 leaves us with 48.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 480, and continue the process.

Let's proceed to step 8:
480 divided by 72 is 6 with a remainder of 48.
The number 6 becomes the next digit in our result. 
Result so far: 4338.66
If we take 432 away from 480, we end up with 48.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 480, and continue the process.

In conclusion, the division gives 4338.66 with a balance of 0.048.