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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.15, 464.86 and 201.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.15, 464.86 and 201.75 is: 302.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.15 : 464.86 = 201.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.15/464.86 = 201.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.15x = 464.86 × 201.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.15x = 93,785.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,785.51/310.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.39

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