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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.83, 477.56 and 311.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.83, 477.56 and 311.09 is: 465.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.83 : 477.56 = 311.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.83/477.56 = 311.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.83x = 477.56 × 311.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.83x = 148,560.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,560.20/318.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.96

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