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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.92, 430.16 and 263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.92, 430.16 and 263.32 is: 363.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.92 : 430.16 = 263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.92/430.16 = 263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.92x = 430.16 × 263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.92x = 113,269.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,269.73/311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.14

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