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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.84, 468.65 and 204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.84, 468.65 and 204.30 is: 306.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.84 : 468.65 = 204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.84/468.65 = 204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.84x = 468.65 × 204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.84x = 95,744.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,744.68/312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.05

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