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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.01, 466.56 and 208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.01, 466.56 and 208.32 is: 312.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.01 : 466.56 = 208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.01/466.56 = 208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.01x = 466.56 × 208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.01x = 97,193.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,193.78/311.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.51

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