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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.27, 467.12 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.27, 467.12 and 254.16 is: 381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.27 : 467.12 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.27/467.12 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.27x = 467.12 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.27x = 118,723.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,723.85/311.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.42

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