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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.93, 469.80 and 209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.93, 469.80 and 209.79 is: 314.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.93 : 469.80 = 209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.93/469.80 = 209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.93x = 469.80 × 209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.93x = 98,559.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,559.34/312.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.96

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