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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.94, 429.99 and 265.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.94, 429.99 and 265.16 is: 365.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.94 : 429.99 = 265.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.94/429.99 = 265.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.94x = 429.99 × 265.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.94x = 114,016.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,016.15/311.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.51

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