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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.37, 466.97 and 203.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.37, 466.97 and 203.73 is: 305.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.37 : 466.97 = 203.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.37/466.97 = 203.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.37x = 466.97 × 203.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.37x = 95,134.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,134.78/311.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.54

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