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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.76, 468 and 261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.76, 468 and 261 is: 391.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.76 : 468 = 261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.76/468 = 261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.76x = 468 × 261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.76x = 122,148
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,148/311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.80

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