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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.25, 467.74 and 202.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.25, 467.74 and 202.27 is: 302.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.25 : 467.74 = 202.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.25/467.74 = 202.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.25x = 467.74 × 202.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.25x = 94,609.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,609.77/312.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.99

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