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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.67, 467.37 and 254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.67, 467.37 and 254.07 is: 380.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.67 : 467.37 = 254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.67/467.37 = 254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.67x = 467.37 × 254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.67x = 118,744.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,744.70/311.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.99

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