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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.81, 467.91 and 283.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.81, 467.91 and 283.19 is: 424.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.81 : 467.91 = 283.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.81/467.91 = 283.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.81x = 467.91 × 283.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.81x = 132,505.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,505.09/311.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.96

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