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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.03, 467.24 and 209.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.03, 467.24 and 209.30 is: 313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.03 : 467.24 = 209.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.03/467.24 = 209.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.03x = 467.24 × 209.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.03x = 97,789.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,789.95/312.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.40

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