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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.48, 467.28 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.48, 467.28 and 138.08 is: 207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.48 : 467.28 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.48/467.28 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.48x = 467.28 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.48x = 64,522.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,522.02/311.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.15

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