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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.27, 429.21 and 264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.27, 429.21 and 264.80 is: 365.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.27 : 429.21 = 264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.27/429.21 = 264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.27x = 429.21 × 264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.27x = 113,652.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,652.66/311.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.13

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