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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.28, 430.05 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.28, 430.05 and 265.14 is: 366.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.28 : 430.05 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.28/430.05 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.28x = 430.05 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.28x = 114,023.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,023.46/311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.31

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