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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.27, 466.90 and 207.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.27, 466.90 and 207.09 is: 310.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.27 : 466.90 = 207.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.27/466.90 = 207.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.27x = 466.90 × 207.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.27x = 96,689.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,689.80/311.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.64

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