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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.52, 466.80 and 203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.52, 466.80 and 203.28 is: 304.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.52 : 466.80 = 203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.52/466.80 = 203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.52x = 466.80 × 203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.52x = 94,891.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,891.10/311.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.61

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