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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.28, 429.36 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.28, 429.36 and 262.08 is: 361.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.28 : 429.36 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.28/429.36 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.28x = 429.36 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.28x = 112,526.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,526.67/311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.50

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