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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.28, 467.84 and 275.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.28, 467.84 and 275.74 is: 414.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.28 : 467.84 = 275.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.28/467.84 = 275.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.28x = 467.84 × 275.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.28x = 129,002.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,002.20/311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.42

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