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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.22, 1,440.24 and 311.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.22, 1,440.24 and 311.38 is: 467.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.22 : 1,440.24 = 311.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.22/1,440.24 = 311.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.22x = 1,440.24 × 311.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.22x = 448,461.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,461.93/960.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.04

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