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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.56, 468.84 and 208.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.56, 468.84 and 208.22 is: 312.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.56 : 468.84 = 208.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.56/468.84 = 208.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.56x = 468.84 × 208.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.56x = 97,621.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,621.77/312.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.33

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