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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.06, 465.78 and 202.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.06, 465.78 and 202.52 is: 303.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.06 : 465.78 = 202.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.06/465.78 = 202.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.06x = 465.78 × 202.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.06x = 94,329.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,329.77/311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.25

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