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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.88, 468.82 and 209.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.88, 468.82 and 209.77 is: 314.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.88 : 468.82 = 209.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.88/468.82 = 209.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.88x = 468.82 × 209.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.88x = 98,344.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,344.37/312.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.32

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