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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.75, 468.03 and 204.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.75, 468.03 and 204.02 is: 306.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.75 : 468.03 = 204.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.75/468.03 = 204.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.75x = 468.03 × 204.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.75x = 95,489.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,489.42/311.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.30

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