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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.31, 466.95 and 257.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.31, 466.95 and 257.04 is: 385.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.31 : 466.95 = 257.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.31/466.95 = 257.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.31x = 466.95 × 257.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.31x = 120,024.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,024.83/311.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.55

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