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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.50, 469.31 and 209.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.50, 469.31 and 209.96 is: 314.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.50 : 469.31 = 209.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.50/469.31 = 209.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.50x = 469.31 × 209.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.50x = 98,532.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,532.93/313.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.30

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