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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.53, 467.03 and 208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.53, 467.03 and 208.50 is: 312.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.53 : 467.03 = 208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.53/467.03 = 208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.53x = 467.03 × 208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.53x = 97,375.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,375.84/311.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.57

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