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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.08, 465.90 and 283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.08, 465.90 and 283.96 is: 425.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.08 : 465.90 = 283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.08/465.90 = 283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.08x = 465.90 × 283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.08x = 132,296.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,296.96/311.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.28

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