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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.84, 464.16 and 201.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.84, 464.16 and 201.12 is: 301.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.84 : 464.16 = 201.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.84/464.16 = 201.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.84x = 464.16 × 201.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.84x = 93,351.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,351.86/309.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.29

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