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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.88, 468.24 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.88, 468.24 and 202.20 is: 303.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.88 : 468.24 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.88/468.24 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.88x = 468.24 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.88x = 94,678.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,678.13/311.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.57

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