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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.30, 466.68 and 208.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.30, 466.68 and 208.27 is: 312.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.30 : 466.68 = 208.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.30/466.68 = 208.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.30x = 466.68 × 208.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.30x = 97,193.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,193.40/311.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.22

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