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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.31, 467.10 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.31, 467.10 and 203.31 is: 305.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.31 : 467.10 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.31/467.10 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.31x = 467.10 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.31x = 94,966.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,966.10/311.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.05

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