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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.84, 429.76 and 262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.84, 429.76 and 262.56 is: 361.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.84 : 429.76 = 262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.84/429.76 = 262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.84x = 429.76 × 262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.84x = 112,837.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,837.79/311.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.85

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