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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.08, 466.80 and 140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.08, 466.80 and 140.08 is: 210.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.08 : 466.80 = 140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.08/466.80 = 140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.08x = 466.80 × 140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.08x = 65,389.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,389.34/311.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.20

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