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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.64, 468.35 and 204.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.64, 468.35 and 204.10 is: 305.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.64 : 468.35 = 204.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.64/468.35 = 204.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.64x = 468.35 × 204.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.64x = 95,588.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,588.04/312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.75

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