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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.03, 466.58 and 208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.03, 466.58 and 208.28 is: 312.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.03 : 466.58 = 208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.03/466.58 = 208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.03x = 466.58 × 208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.03x = 97,180.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,180.97/311.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.45

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