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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.94, 467.28 and 289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.94, 467.28 and 289.44 is: 433.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.94 : 467.28 = 289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.94/467.28 = 289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.94x = 467.28 × 289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.94x = 135,249.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,249.52/311.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.58

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