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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.57, 468.72 and 201.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.57, 468.72 and 201.39 is: 302.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.57 : 468.72 = 201.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.57/468.72 = 201.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.57x = 468.72 × 201.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.57x = 94,395.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,395.52/312.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.00

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