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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.28, 465.90 and 265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.28, 465.90 and 265.72 is: 397.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.28 : 465.90 = 265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.28/465.90 = 265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.28x = 465.90 × 265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.28x = 123,798.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,798.95/311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.71

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