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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.03, 428.25 and 264.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.03, 428.25 and 264.31 is: 363.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.03 : 428.25 = 264.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.03/428.25 = 264.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.03x = 428.25 × 264.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.03x = 113,190.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,190.76/311.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.92

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