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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.69, 466.03 and 208.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.69, 466.03 and 208.02 is: 312.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.69 : 466.03 = 208.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.69/466.03 = 208.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.69x = 466.03 × 208.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.69x = 96,943.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,943.56/310.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.03

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