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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.21, 467.37 and 209.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.21, 467.37 and 209.25 is: 313.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.21 : 467.37 = 209.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.21/467.37 = 209.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.21x = 467.37 × 209.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.21x = 97,797.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,797.17/312.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.24

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