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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.22, 467.36 and 260.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.22, 467.36 and 260.27 is: 390.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.22 : 467.36 = 260.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.22/467.36 = 260.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.22x = 467.36 × 260.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.22x = 121,636.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,636.15/311.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.84

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