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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.93, 467.30 and 260.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.93, 467.30 and 260.90 is: 390.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.93 : 467.30 = 260.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.93/467.30 = 260.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.93x = 467.30 × 260.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.93x = 121,916.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,916.89/311.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.85

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