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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.55, 467.06 and 208.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.55, 467.06 and 208.52 is: 312.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.55 : 467.06 = 208.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.55/467.06 = 208.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.55x = 467.06 × 208.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.55x = 97,387.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,387.97/311.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.60

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