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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.31, 467.00 and 254.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.31, 467.00 and 254.02 is: 381.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.31 : 467.00 = 254.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.31/467.00 = 254.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.31x = 467.00 × 254.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.31x = 118,626.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,626.73/311.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.06

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