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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.61, 468.33 and 288.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.61, 468.33 and 288.98 is: 434.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.61 : 468.33 = 288.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.61/468.33 = 288.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.61x = 468.33 × 288.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.61x = 135,336.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,336.56/311.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.31

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