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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.74, 467.34 and 203.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.74, 467.34 and 203.62 is: 305.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.74 : 467.34 = 203.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.74/467.34 = 203.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.74x = 467.34 × 203.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.74x = 95,159.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,159.77/311.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.25

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