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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.20, 469.19 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.20, 469.19 and 204.66 is: 306.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.20 : 469.19 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.20/469.19 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.20x = 469.19 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.20x = 96,023.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,023.40/313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.59

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