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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.12, 468 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.12, 468 and 204.48 is: 306.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.12 : 468 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.12/468 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.12x = 468 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.12x = 95,696.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,696.64/312.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.60

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