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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.72, 463.90 and 201.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.72, 463.90 and 201.18 is: 301.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.72 : 463.90 = 201.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.72/463.90 = 201.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.72x = 463.90 × 201.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.72x = 93,327.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,327.40/309.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.33

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