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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.95, 466.61 and 201.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.95, 466.61 and 201.35 is: 302.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.95 : 466.61 = 201.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.95/466.61 = 201.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.95x = 466.61 × 201.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.95x = 93,948.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,948.58/310.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.13

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