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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.59, 466.92 and 288.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.59, 466.92 and 288.81 is: 432.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.59 : 466.92 = 288.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.59/466.92 = 288.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.59x = 466.92 × 288.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.59x = 134,851.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,851.17/311.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.78

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