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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.38, 428.94 and 262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.38, 428.94 and 262.24 is: 361.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.38 : 428.94 = 262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.38/428.94 = 262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.38x = 428.94 × 262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.38x = 112,485.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,485.23/311.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.25

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