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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.56, 463.92 and 201.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.56, 463.92 and 201.44 is: 301.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.56 : 463.92 = 201.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.56/463.92 = 201.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.56x = 463.92 × 201.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.56x = 93,452.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,452.04/309.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.89

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