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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.76, 466.35 and 208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.76, 466.35 and 208.24 is: 312.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.76 : 466.35 = 208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.76/466.35 = 208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.76x = 466.35 × 208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.76x = 97,112.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,112.72/310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.50

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