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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.87, 464.72 and 202.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.87, 464.72 and 202.23 is: 303.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.87 : 464.72 = 202.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.87/464.72 = 202.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.87x = 464.72 × 202.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.87x = 93,979.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,979.31/309.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.29

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