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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.60, 466.67 and 201.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.60, 466.67 and 201.58 is: 301.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.60 : 466.67 = 201.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.60/466.67 = 201.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.60x = 466.67 × 201.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.60x = 94,070.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,070.68/311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.89

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