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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.74, 468.84 and 204.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.74, 468.84 and 204.62 is: 306.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.74 : 468.84 = 204.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.74/468.84 = 204.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.74x = 468.84 × 204.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.74x = 95,934.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,934.04/312.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.75

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