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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.36, 469.31 and 202.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.36, 469.31 and 202.89 is: 304.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.36 : 469.31 = 202.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.36/469.31 = 202.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.36x = 469.31 × 202.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.36x = 95,217.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,217.29/312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.83

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