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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.56, 469.04 and 209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.56, 469.04 and 209.80 is: 314.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.56 : 469.04 = 209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.56/469.04 = 209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.56x = 469.04 × 209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.56x = 98,404.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,404.59/312.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.83

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