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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.26, 468.08 and 203.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.26, 468.08 and 203.82 is: 305.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.26 : 468.08 = 203.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.26/468.08 = 203.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.26x = 468.08 × 203.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.26x = 95,402.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,402.06/312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.53

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