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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.44, 429.28 and 262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.44, 429.28 and 262.24 is: 361.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.44 : 429.28 = 262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.44/429.28 = 262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.44x = 429.28 × 262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.44x = 112,574.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,574.39/311.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.46

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