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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.11, 466.48 and 189.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.11, 466.48 and 189.45 is: 284.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.11 : 466.48 = 189.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.11/466.48 = 189.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.11x = 466.48 × 189.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.11x = 88,374.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,374.64/311.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.06

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