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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.73, 467.61 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.73, 467.61 and 209.22 is: 313.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.73 : 467.61 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.73/467.61 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.73x = 467.61 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.73x = 97,833.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,833.36/311.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.84

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