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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.93, 467.84 and 251.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.93, 467.84 and 251.41 is: 377.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.93 : 467.84 = 251.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.93/467.84 = 251.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.93x = 467.84 × 251.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.93x = 117,619.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,619.65/311.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.07

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