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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.12, 465.88 and 245.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.12, 465.88 and 245.81 is: 368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.12 : 465.88 = 245.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.12/465.88 = 245.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.12x = 465.88 × 245.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.12x = 114,516.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,516.97/311.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.08

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