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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.24, 464.99 and 278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.24, 464.99 and 278.44 is: 415.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.24 : 464.99 = 278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.24/464.99 = 278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.24x = 464.99 × 278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.24x = 129,470.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,470.83/311.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.98

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