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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.83, 468.30 and 295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.83, 468.30 and 295.88 is: 444.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.83 : 468.30 = 295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.83/468.30 = 295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.83x = 468.30 × 295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.83x = 138,560.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,560.34/311.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.35

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