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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.39, 469.47 and 204.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.39, 469.47 and 204.85 is: 306.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.39 : 469.47 = 204.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.39/469.47 = 204.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.39x = 469.47 × 204.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.39x = 96,169.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,169.76/313.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.87

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