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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.28, 429.52 and 270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.28, 429.52 and 270.16 is: 372.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.28 : 429.52 = 270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.28/429.52 = 270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.28x = 429.52 × 270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.28x = 116,039.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,039.12/311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.78

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