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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.82, 430.47 and 295.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.82, 430.47 and 295.82 is: 408.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.82 : 430.47 = 295.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.82/430.47 = 295.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.82x = 430.47 × 295.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.82x = 127,342.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,342.20/311.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.38

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