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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.45, 468.37 and 202.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.45, 468.37 and 202.75 is: 303.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.45 : 468.37 = 202.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.45/468.37 = 202.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.45x = 468.37 × 202.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.45x = 94,958.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,958.66/312.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.92

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