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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.19, 464.75 and 201.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.19, 464.75 and 201.74 is: 302.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.19 : 464.75 = 201.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.19/464.75 = 201.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.19x = 464.75 × 201.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.19x = 93,755.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,755.33/310.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.26

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