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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.20, 467.69 and 202.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.20, 467.69 and 202.35 is: 303.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.20 : 467.69 = 202.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.20/467.69 = 202.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.20x = 467.69 × 202.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.20x = 94,636.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,636.06/312.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.13

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