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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.45, 467.97 and 203.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.45, 467.97 and 203.91 is: 305.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.45 : 467.97 = 203.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.45/467.97 = 203.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.45x = 467.97 × 203.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.45x = 95,423.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,423.76/312.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.40

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