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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.95, 467.67 and 208.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.95, 467.67 and 208.91 is: 313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.95 : 467.67 = 208.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.95/467.67 = 208.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.95x = 467.67 × 208.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.95x = 97,702.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,702.89/311.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.20

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