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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.88, 465.91 and 201.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.88, 465.91 and 201.16 is: 301.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.88 : 465.91 = 201.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.88/465.91 = 201.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.88x = 465.91 × 201.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.88x = 93,722.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,722.46/310.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.47

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