Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.28, 429.48 and 288
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 311.28, 429.48 and 288 is: 397.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311.28 : 429.48 = 288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311.28/429.48 = 288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311.28x = 429.48 × 288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311.28x = 123,690.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,690.24/311.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397.36
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