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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.44, 467.28 and 286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.44, 467.28 and 286.16 is: 429.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.44 : 467.28 = 286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.44/467.28 = 286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.44x = 467.28 × 286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.44x = 133,716.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,716.84/311.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.35

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