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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.31, 430.11 and 265.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.31, 430.11 and 265.17 is: 366.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.31 : 430.11 = 265.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.31/430.11 = 265.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.31x = 430.11 × 265.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.31x = 114,052.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,052.27/311.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.36

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