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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.23, 496.14 and 311.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.23, 496.14 and 311.09 is: 428.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.23 : 496.14 = 311.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.23/496.14 = 311.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.23x = 496.14 × 311.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.23x = 154,344.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,344.19/360.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.46

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