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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.76, 469.41 and 203.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.76, 469.41 and 203.13 is: 304.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.76 : 469.41 = 203.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.76/469.41 = 203.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.76x = 469.41 × 203.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.76x = 95,351.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,351.63/312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.87

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