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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.48, 468.24 and 204.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.48, 468.24 and 204.36 is: 306.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.48 : 468.24 = 204.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.48/468.24 = 204.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.48x = 468.24 × 204.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.48x = 95,689.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,689.53/312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.23

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