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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.12, 465.09 and 202.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.12, 465.09 and 202.48 is: 303.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.12 : 465.09 = 202.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.12/465.09 = 202.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.12x = 465.09 × 202.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.12x = 94,171.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,171.42/310.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.66

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