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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.03, 468.50 and 204.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.03, 468.50 and 204.03 is: 306.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.03 : 468.50 = 204.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.03/468.50 = 204.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.03x = 468.50 × 204.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.03x = 95,587.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,587.03/312.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.34

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