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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.41, 467.22 and 207.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.41, 467.22 and 207.71 is: 311.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.41 : 467.22 = 207.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.41/467.22 = 207.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.41x = 467.22 × 207.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.41x = 97,046.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,046.27/311.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.64

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