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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.03, 468.54 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.03, 468.54 and 209.52 is: 314.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.03 : 468.54 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.03/468.54 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.03x = 468.54 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.03x = 98,168.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,168.50/312.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.61

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