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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.96, 467.94 and 203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.96, 467.94 and 203.60 is: 305.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.96 : 467.94 = 203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.96/467.94 = 203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.96x = 467.94 × 203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.96x = 95,272.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,272.58/311.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.40

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