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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.16, 466.50 and 295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.16, 466.50 and 295.32 is: 442.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.16 : 466.50 = 295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.16/466.50 = 295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.16x = 466.50 × 295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.16x = 137,766.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,766.78/311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.75

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