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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.28, 428.60 and 266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.28, 428.60 and 266.96 is: 367.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.28 : 428.60 = 266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.28/428.60 = 266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.28x = 428.60 × 266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.28x = 114,419.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,419.06/311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.58

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