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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.66, 468 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.66, 468 and 203.94 is: 305.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.66 : 468 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.66/468 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.66x = 468 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.66x = 95,443.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,443.92/312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.26

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