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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.56, 467.34 and 259.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.56, 467.34 and 259.96 is: 389.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.56 : 467.34 = 259.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.56/467.34 = 259.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.56x = 467.34 × 259.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.56x = 121,489.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,489.71/311.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.94

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