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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.03, 468.08 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.03, 468.08 and 209.28 is: 313.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.03 : 468.08 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.03/468.08 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.03x = 468.08 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.03x = 97,959.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,959.78/312.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.94

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