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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.67, 468.74 and 209.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.67, 468.74 and 209.64 is: 314.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.67 : 468.74 = 209.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.67/468.74 = 209.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.67x = 468.74 × 209.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.67x = 98,266.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,266.65/312.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.28

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