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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.26, 465.90 and 201.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.26, 465.90 and 201.64 is: 301.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.26 : 465.90 = 201.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.26/465.90 = 201.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.26x = 465.90 × 201.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.26x = 93,944.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,944.08/311.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.82

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