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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.48, 463.66 and 201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.48, 463.66 and 201 is: 301.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.48 : 463.66 = 201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.48/463.66 = 201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.48x = 463.66 × 201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.48x = 93,195.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,195.66/309.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.14

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