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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.01, 465.38 and 205.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.01, 465.38 and 205.97 is: 309.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.01 : 465.38 = 205.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.01/465.38 = 205.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.01x = 465.38 × 205.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.01x = 95,850.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,850.96/310.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.19

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