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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.33, 467.25 and 265.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.33, 467.25 and 265.97 is: 399.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.33 : 467.25 = 265.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.33/467.25 = 265.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.33x = 467.25 × 265.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.33x = 124,274.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,274.48/311.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.17

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