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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.26, 467.40 and 202.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.26, 467.40 and 202.64 is: 303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.26 : 467.40 = 202.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.26/467.40 = 202.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.26x = 467.40 × 202.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.26x = 94,713.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,713.94/312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.32

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