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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.65, 466.45 and 253.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.65, 466.45 and 253.21 is: 378.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.65 : 466.45 = 253.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.65/466.45 = 253.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.65x = 466.45 × 253.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.65x = 118,110.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,110.49/311.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.99

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