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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.11, 432.81 and 286.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.11, 432.81 and 286.11 is: 395.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.11 : 432.81 = 286.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.11/432.81 = 286.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.11x = 432.81 × 286.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.11x = 123,831.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,831.27/313.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.49

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