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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.46, 466.66 and 282.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.46, 466.66 and 282.43 is: 423.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.46 : 466.66 = 282.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.46/466.66 = 282.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.46x = 466.66 × 282.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.46x = 131,798.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,798.78/311.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.16

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