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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.30, 467.36 and 209.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.30, 467.36 and 209.05 is: 313.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.30 : 467.36 = 209.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.30/467.36 = 209.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.30x = 467.36 × 209.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.30x = 97,701.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,701.35/311.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.85

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