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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.08, 468.88 and 204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.08, 468.88 and 204.56 is: 306.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.08 : 468.88 = 204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.08/468.88 = 204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.08x = 468.88 × 204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.08x = 95,914.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,914.09/313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.36

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