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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.51, 468.45 and 204.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.51, 468.45 and 204.07 is: 305.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.51 : 468.45 = 204.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.51/468.45 = 204.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.51x = 468.45 × 204.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.51x = 95,595.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,595.93/312.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.90

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