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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.94, 468.52 and 292.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.94, 468.52 and 292.50 is: 439.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.94 : 468.52 = 292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.94/468.52 = 292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.94x = 468.52 × 292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.94x = 137,041.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,041.37/311.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.32

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