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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.14, 467.81 and 295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.14, 467.81 and 295.50 is: 440.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.14 : 467.81 = 295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.14/467.81 = 295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.14x = 467.81 × 295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.14x = 138,237.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,237.86/314.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.05

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