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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.58, 468.12 and 204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.58, 468.12 and 204.04 is: 305.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.58 : 468.12 = 204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.58/468.12 = 204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.58x = 468.12 × 204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.58x = 95,515.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,515.20/312.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.57

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