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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.21, 466.07 and 202.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.21, 466.07 and 202.40 is: 303.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.21 : 466.07 = 202.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.21/466.07 = 202.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.21x = 466.07 × 202.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.21x = 94,329.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,329.23/311.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.11

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