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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.47, 467.22 and 189.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.47, 467.22 and 189.46 is: 284.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.47 : 467.22 = 189.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.47/467.22 = 189.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.47x = 467.22 × 189.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.47x = 88,519.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,519.50/311.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.20

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