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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.22, 467.14 and 283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.22, 467.14 and 283.88 is: 426.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.22 : 467.14 = 283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.22/467.14 = 283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.22x = 467.14 × 283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.22x = 132,611.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,611.70/311.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.10

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