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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.12, 463.59 and 201.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.12, 463.59 and 201.48 is: 302.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.12 : 463.59 = 201.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.12/463.59 = 201.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.12x = 463.59 × 201.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.12x = 93,404.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,404.11/309.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.16

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