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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.10, 466.84 and 189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.10, 466.84 and 189.48 is: 284.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.10 : 466.84 = 189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.10/466.84 = 189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.10x = 466.84 × 189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.10x = 88,456.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,456.84/311.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.34

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