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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.06, 465.87 and 199.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.06, 465.87 and 199.58 is: 298.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.06 : 465.87 = 199.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.06/465.87 = 199.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.06x = 465.87 × 199.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.06x = 92,976.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,976.01/311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.91

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