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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.17, 467.67 and 257.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.17, 467.67 and 257.41 is: 386.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.17 : 467.67 = 257.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.17/467.67 = 257.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.17x = 467.67 × 257.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.17x = 120,382.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,382.93/311.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.87

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