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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.58, 467.37 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.58, 467.37 and 203.46 is: 305.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.58 : 467.37 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.58/467.37 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.58x = 467.37 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.58x = 95,091.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,091.10/311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.19

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