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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.12, 466.68 and 263.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.12, 466.68 and 263.36 is: 395.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.12 : 466.68 = 263.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.12/466.68 = 263.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.12x = 466.68 × 263.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.12x = 122,904.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,904.84/311.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.04

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