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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.63, 430.34 and 282.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.63, 430.34 and 282.47 is: 390.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.63 : 430.34 = 282.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.63/430.34 = 282.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.63x = 430.34 × 282.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.63x = 121,554.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,554.58/311.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.07

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