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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.56, 467.36 and 265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.56, 467.36 and 265.60 is: 398.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.56 : 467.36 = 265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.56/467.36 = 265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.56x = 467.36 × 265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.56x = 124,130.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,130.82/311.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.42

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