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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.11, 464.27 and 287.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.11, 464.27 and 287.24 is: 431.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.11 : 464.27 = 287.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.11/464.27 = 287.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.11x = 464.27 × 287.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.11x = 133,353.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,353.16/309.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.42

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