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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.46, 466.88 and 201.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.46, 466.88 and 201.75 is: 302.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.46 : 466.88 = 201.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.46/466.88 = 201.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.46x = 466.88 × 201.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.46x = 94,192.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,192.03/311.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.42

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