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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.98, 466.68 and 294.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.98, 466.68 and 294.94 is: 441.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.98 : 466.68 = 294.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.98/466.68 = 294.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.98x = 466.68 × 294.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.98x = 137,642.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,642.60/311.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.19

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