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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.52, 467.16 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.52, 467.16 and 140.64 is: 210.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.52 : 467.16 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.52/467.16 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.52x = 467.16 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.52x = 65,701.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,701.38/311.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.91

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