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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.60, 468.66 and 204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.60, 468.66 and 204.12 is: 306.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.60 : 468.66 = 204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.60/468.66 = 204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.60x = 468.66 × 204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.60x = 95,662.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,662.88/312.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.02

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