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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.09, 467.88 and 209.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.09, 467.88 and 209.06 is: 313.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.09 : 467.88 = 209.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.09/467.88 = 209.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.09x = 467.88 × 209.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.09x = 97,815.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,815.38/312.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.42

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