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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.76, 430.48 and 294.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.76, 430.48 and 294.48 is: 406.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.76 : 430.48 = 294.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.76/430.48 = 294.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.76x = 430.48 × 294.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.76x = 126,767.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,767.75/311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.62

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