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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.28, 466.38 and 253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.28, 466.38 and 253.86 is: 380.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.28 : 466.38 = 253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.28/466.38 = 253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.28x = 466.38 × 253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.28x = 118,395.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,395.23/311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.35

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