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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.84, 468.44 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.84, 468.44 and 263.52 is: 395.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.84 : 468.44 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.84/468.44 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.84x = 468.44 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.84x = 123,443.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,443.31/311.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.85

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