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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.23, 467.25 and 260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.23, 467.25 and 260.20 is: 390.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.23 : 467.25 = 260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.23/467.25 = 260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.23x = 467.25 × 260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.23x = 121,578.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,578.45/311.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.64

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