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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.79, 467.38 and 265.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.79, 467.38 and 265.62 is: 398.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.79 : 467.38 = 265.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.79/467.38 = 265.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.79x = 467.38 × 265.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.79x = 124,147.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,147.47/311.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.17

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