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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.28, 467.10 and 265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.28, 467.10 and 265.84 is: 398.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.28 : 467.10 = 265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.28/467.10 = 265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.28x = 467.10 × 265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.28x = 124,174.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,174.01/311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.91

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