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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.70, 466.72 and 257.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.70, 466.72 and 257.84 is: 386.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.70 : 466.72 = 257.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.70/466.72 = 257.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.70x = 466.72 × 257.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.70x = 120,339.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,339.08/311.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.07

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