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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.04, 465.95 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.04, 465.95 and 202.50 is: 303.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.04 : 465.95 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.04/465.95 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.04x = 465.95 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.04x = 94,355.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,355.38/311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.35

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