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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.70, 467.70 and 288.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.70, 467.70 and 288.92 is: 433.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.70 : 467.70 = 288.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.70/467.70 = 288.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.70x = 467.70 × 288.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.70x = 135,127.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,127.88/311.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.52

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