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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.30, 429.18 and 260.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.30, 429.18 and 260.85 is: 359.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.30 : 429.18 = 260.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.30/429.18 = 260.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.30x = 429.18 × 260.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.30x = 111,951.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,951.60/311.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.63

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