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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.15, 465.81 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.15, 465.81 and 208.17 is: 311.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.15 : 465.81 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.15/465.81 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.15x = 465.81 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.15x = 96,967.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,967.67/311.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.65

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