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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.46, 312.26 and 202.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.46, 312.26 and 202.31 is: 303.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.46 : 312.26 = 202.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.46/312.26 = 202.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.46x = 312.26 × 202.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.46x = 63,174.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,174.61/208.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.05

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