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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.76, 467.70 and 209.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.76, 467.70 and 209.04 is: 313.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.76 : 467.70 = 209.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.76/467.70 = 209.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.76x = 467.70 × 209.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.76x = 97,768.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,768.01/311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.60

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