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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.18, 467.04 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.18, 467.04 and 203.46 is: 304.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.18 : 467.04 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.18/467.04 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.18x = 467.04 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.18x = 95,023.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,023.96/312.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.39

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