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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.96, 466.98 and 256.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.96, 466.98 and 256.62 is: 384.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.96 : 466.98 = 256.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.96/466.98 = 256.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.96x = 466.98 × 256.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.96x = 119,836.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,836.41/311.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.14

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