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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.20, 466.42 and 274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.20, 466.42 and 274.56 is: 411.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.20 : 466.42 = 274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.20/466.42 = 274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.20x = 466.42 × 274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.20x = 128,060.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,060.28/311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.50

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