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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.80, 467.30 and 292.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.80, 467.30 and 292.36 is: 438.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.80 : 467.30 = 292.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.80/467.30 = 292.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.80x = 467.30 × 292.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.80x = 136,619.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,619.83/311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.16

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