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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.51, 428.65 and 302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.51, 428.65 and 302.48 is: 416.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.51 : 428.65 = 302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.51/428.65 = 302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.51x = 428.65 × 302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.51x = 129,659.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,659.38/311.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.22

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