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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.72, 466.56 and 208.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.72, 466.56 and 208.71 is: 312.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.72 : 466.56 = 208.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.72/466.56 = 208.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.72x = 466.56 × 208.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.72x = 97,375.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,375.74/311.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.39

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