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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.03, 466.95 and 285.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.03, 466.95 and 285.56 is: 428.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.03 : 466.95 = 285.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.03/466.95 = 285.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.03x = 466.95 × 285.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.03x = 133,342.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,342.24/311.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.71

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