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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.27, 467.09 and 165.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.27, 467.09 and 165.12 is: 247.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.27 : 467.09 = 165.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.27/467.09 = 165.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.27x = 467.09 × 165.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.27x = 77,125.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,125.90/311.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.78

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