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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.62, 465.30 and 202.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.62, 465.30 and 202.08 is: 302.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.62 : 465.30 = 202.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.62/465.30 = 202.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.62x = 465.30 × 202.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.62x = 94,027.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,027.82/310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.71

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