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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.03, 465.55 and 206.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.03, 465.55 and 206.68 is: 309.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.03 : 465.55 = 206.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.03/465.55 = 206.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.03x = 465.55 × 206.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.03x = 96,217.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,217.80/311.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.35

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