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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.72, 464.90 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.72, 464.90 and 201.24 is: 302.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.72 : 464.90 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.72/464.90 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.72x = 464.90 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.72x = 93,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,556.48/309.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.07

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