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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.30, 466.34 and 189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.30, 466.34 and 189.20 is: 283.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.30 : 466.34 = 189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.30/466.34 = 189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.30x = 466.34 × 189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.30x = 88,231.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,231.53/311.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.43

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