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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.24, 468.33 and 138.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.24, 468.33 and 138.91 is: 208.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.24 : 468.33 = 138.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.24/468.33 = 138.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.24x = 468.33 × 138.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.24x = 65,055.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,055.72/312.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.35

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