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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.89, 430.23 and 275.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.89, 430.23 and 275.14 is: 379.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.89 : 430.23 = 275.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.89/430.23 = 275.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.89x = 430.23 × 275.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.89x = 118,373.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,373.48/311.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.54

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