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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.17, 466.09 and 245.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.17, 466.09 and 245.85 is: 368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.17 : 466.09 = 245.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.17/466.09 = 245.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.17x = 466.09 × 245.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.17x = 114,588.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,588.23/311.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.25

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