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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.16, 470.28 and 204.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.16, 470.28 and 204.92 is: 307.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.16 : 470.28 = 204.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.16/470.28 = 204.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.16x = 470.28 × 204.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.16x = 96,369.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,369.78/313.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.73

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