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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.53, 468.47 and 202.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.53, 468.47 and 202.71 is: 303.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.53 : 468.47 = 202.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.53/468.47 = 202.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.53x = 468.47 × 202.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.53x = 94,964.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,964.06/312.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.85

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