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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312, 467.06 and 208.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312, 467.06 and 208.46 is: 312.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312 : 467.06 = 208.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312/467.06 = 208.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312x = 467.06 × 208.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312x = 97,359.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,359.95/312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.05

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