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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.50, 465.12 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.50, 465.12 and 200.52 is: 300.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.50 : 465.12 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.50/465.12 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.50x = 465.12 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.50x = 93,265.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,265.86/310.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.37

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