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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.11, 466.67 and 281.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.11, 466.67 and 281.95 is: 422.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.11 : 466.67 = 281.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.11/466.67 = 281.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.11x = 466.67 × 281.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.11x = 131,577.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,577.14/311.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.93

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