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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.59, 468.89 and 205.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.59, 468.89 and 205.07 is: 307.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.59 : 468.89 = 205.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.59/468.89 = 205.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.59x = 468.89 × 205.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.59x = 96,152.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,152.67/312.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.60

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