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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.39, 468.86 and 204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.39, 468.86 and 204.30 is: 306.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.39 : 468.86 = 204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.39/468.86 = 204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.39x = 468.86 × 204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.39x = 95,788.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,788.10/312.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.63

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