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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.19, 467.34 and 209.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.19, 467.34 and 209.59 is: 313.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.19 : 467.34 = 209.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.19/467.34 = 209.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.19x = 467.34 × 209.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.19x = 97,949.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,949.79/312.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.75

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