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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.31, 464.33 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.31, 464.33 and 265.14 is: 395.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.31 : 464.33 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.31/464.33 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.31x = 464.33 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.31x = 123,112.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,112.46/311.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.47

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