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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.62, 464.34 and 201.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.62, 464.34 and 201.98 is: 302.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.62 : 464.34 = 201.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.62/464.34 = 201.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.62x = 464.34 × 201.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.62x = 93,787.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,787.39/309.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.91

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