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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.70, 468.32 and 203.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.70, 468.32 and 203.90 is: 305.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.70 : 468.32 = 203.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.70/468.32 = 203.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.70x = 468.32 × 203.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.70x = 95,490.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,490.45/312.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.37

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