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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.87, 467.84 and 254.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.87, 467.84 and 254.61 is: 381.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.87 : 467.84 = 254.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.87/467.84 = 254.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.87x = 467.84 × 254.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.87x = 119,117.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,117.38/311.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.94

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