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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.63, 468.44 and 209.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.63, 468.44 and 209.53 is: 313.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.63 : 468.44 = 209.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.63/468.44 = 209.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.63x = 468.44 × 209.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.63x = 98,152.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,152.23/312.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.96

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