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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.64, 430.28 and 292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.64, 430.28 and 292.04 is: 403.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.64 : 430.28 = 292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.64/430.28 = 292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.64x = 430.28 × 292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.64x = 125,658.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,658.97/311.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.22

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