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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.51, 467.27 and 203.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.51, 467.27 and 203.51 is: 305.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.51 : 467.27 = 203.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.51/467.27 = 203.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.51x = 467.27 × 203.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.51x = 95,090.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,090.76/311.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.26

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