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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.91, 467.07 and 202.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.91, 467.07 and 202.04 is: 302.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.91 : 467.07 = 202.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.91/467.07 = 202.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.91x = 467.07 × 202.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.91x = 94,366.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,366.82/311.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.55

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