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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.85, 467.37 and 202.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.85, 467.37 and 202.23 is: 303.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.85 : 467.37 = 202.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.85/467.37 = 202.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.85x = 467.37 × 202.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.85x = 94,516.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,516.24/311.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.08

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