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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.12, 466.59 and 203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.12, 466.59 and 203.48 is: 305.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.12 : 466.59 = 203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.12/466.59 = 203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.12x = 466.59 × 203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.12x = 94,941.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,941.73/311.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.16

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