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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.67, 467.32 and 138.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.67, 467.32 and 138.23 is: 207.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.67 : 467.32 = 138.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.67/467.32 = 138.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.67x = 467.32 × 138.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.67x = 64,597.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,597.64/311.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.26

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