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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.50, 469.12 and 263.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.50, 469.12 and 263.05 is: 396.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.50 : 469.12 = 263.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.50/469.12 = 263.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.50x = 469.12 × 263.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.50x = 123,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,399.94/311.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.15

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