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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.52, 464.16 and 295.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.52, 464.16 and 295.84 is: 440.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.52 : 464.16 = 295.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.52/464.16 = 295.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.52x = 464.16 × 295.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.52x = 137,317.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,317.09/311.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.80

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