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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.82, 466.16 and 208.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.82, 466.16 and 208.73 is: 313.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.82 : 466.16 = 208.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.82/466.16 = 208.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.82x = 466.16 × 208.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.82x = 97,300.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,300.40/310.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.04

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