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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.80, 466.98 and 203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.80, 466.98 and 203.32 is: 304.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.80 : 466.98 = 203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.80/466.98 = 203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.80x = 466.98 × 203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.80x = 94,946.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,946.37/311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.51

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