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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.94, 469.43 and 204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.94, 469.43 and 204.40 is: 306.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.94 : 469.43 = 204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.94/469.43 = 204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.94x = 469.43 × 204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.94x = 95,948.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,948.12/312.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.61

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