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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.62, 469.42 and 205.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.62, 469.42 and 205.10 is: 307.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.62 : 469.42 = 205.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.62/469.42 = 205.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.62x = 469.42 × 205.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.62x = 96,278.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,278.04/312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.97

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