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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.24, 466.94 and 257.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.24, 466.94 and 257.04 is: 385.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.24 : 466.94 = 257.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.24/466.94 = 257.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.24x = 466.94 × 257.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.24x = 120,018.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,018.64/311.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.61

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