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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.31, 466.97 and 189.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.31, 466.97 and 189.34 is: 284.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.31 : 466.97 = 189.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.31/466.97 = 189.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.31x = 466.97 × 189.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.31x = 88,413.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,413.99/311.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.01

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