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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.40, 430.08 and 262.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.40, 430.08 and 262.68 is: 362.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.40 : 430.08 = 262.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.40/430.08 = 262.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.40x = 430.08 × 262.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.40x = 112,973.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,973.41/311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.79

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