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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.28, 466.20 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.28, 466.20 and 296.88 is: 444.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.28 : 466.20 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.28/466.20 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.28x = 466.20 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.28x = 138,405.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,405.46/311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.63

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