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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.24, 465.99 and 195.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.24, 465.99 and 195.35 is: 292.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.24 : 465.99 = 195.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.24/465.99 = 195.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.24x = 465.99 × 195.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.24x = 91,028.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,028.08/311.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.47

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