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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.61, 467.28 and 138.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.61, 467.28 and 138.33 is: 207.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.61 : 467.28 = 138.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.61/467.28 = 138.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.61x = 467.28 × 138.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.61x = 64,638.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,638.84/311.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.44

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