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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.60, 465.22 and 279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.60, 465.22 and 279.92 is: 417.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.60 : 465.22 = 279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.60/465.22 = 279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.60x = 465.22 × 279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.60x = 130,224.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,224.38/311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.92

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