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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.11, 465.75 and 262.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.11, 465.75 and 262.10 is: 392.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.11 : 465.75 = 262.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.11/465.75 = 262.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.11x = 465.75 × 262.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.11x = 122,074.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,074.24/311.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.39

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