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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.98, 467.34 and 208.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.98, 467.34 and 208.90 is: 312.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.98 : 467.34 = 208.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.98/467.34 = 208.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.98x = 467.34 × 208.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.98x = 97,627.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,627.33/311.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.93

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