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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.47, 465.03 and 201.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.47, 465.03 and 201.93 is: 302.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.47 : 465.03 = 201.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.47/465.03 = 201.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.47x = 465.03 × 201.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.47x = 93,903.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,903.51/310.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.46

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