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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.18, 467.08 and 276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.18, 467.08 and 276.70 is: 415.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.18 : 467.08 = 276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.18/467.08 = 276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.18x = 467.08 × 276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.18x = 129,241.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,241.04/311.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.33

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