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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.08, 468.87 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.08, 468.87 and 204.54 is: 306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.08 : 468.87 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.08/468.87 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.08x = 468.87 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.08x = 95,902.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,902.67/313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.32

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