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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.62, 467.49 and 138.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.62, 467.49 and 138.22 is: 207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.62 : 467.49 = 138.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.62/467.49 = 138.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.62x = 467.49 × 138.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.62x = 64,616.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,616.47/311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.36

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