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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.58, 466.38 and 274.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.58, 466.38 and 274.86 is: 411.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.58 : 466.38 = 274.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.58/466.38 = 274.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.58x = 466.38 × 274.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.58x = 128,189.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,189.21/311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.42

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