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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.70, 466.74 and 203.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.70, 466.74 and 203.16 is: 304.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.70 : 466.74 = 203.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.70/466.74 = 203.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.70x = 466.74 × 203.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.70x = 94,822.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,822.90/311.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.21

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