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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.44, 467.82 and 203.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.44, 467.82 and 203.96 is: 305.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.44 : 467.82 = 203.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.44/467.82 = 203.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.44x = 467.82 × 203.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.44x = 95,416.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,416.57/312.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.39

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