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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.92, 465.19 and 285.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.92, 465.19 and 285.58 is: 425.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.92 : 465.19 = 285.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.92/465.19 = 285.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.92x = 465.19 × 285.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.92x = 132,848.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,848.96/311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.91

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