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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.72, 465.48 and 293.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.72, 465.48 and 293.72 is: 438.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.72 : 465.48 = 293.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.72/465.48 = 293.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.72x = 465.48 × 293.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.72x = 136,720.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,720.79/311.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.60

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