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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.62, 465.84 and 202.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.62, 465.84 and 202.98 is: 304.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.62 : 465.84 = 202.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.62/465.84 = 202.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.62x = 465.84 × 202.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.62x = 94,556.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,556.20/310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.41

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