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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.51, 466.65 and 208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.51, 466.65 and 208.50 is: 313.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.51 : 466.65 = 208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.51/466.65 = 208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.51x = 466.65 × 208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.51x = 97,294.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,294.78/310.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.34

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