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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.43, 466.47 and 208.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.43, 466.47 and 208.47 is: 312.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.43 : 466.47 = 208.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.43/466.47 = 208.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.43x = 466.47 × 208.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.43x = 97,245.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,245.00/311.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.25

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