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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.12, 467.61 and 202.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.12, 467.61 and 202.22 is: 302.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.12 : 467.61 = 202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.12/467.61 = 202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.12x = 467.61 × 202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.12x = 94,557.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,557.76/312.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.95

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