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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.40, 468.90 and 205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.40, 468.90 and 205.40 is: 307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.40 : 468.90 = 205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.40/468.90 = 205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.40x = 468.90 × 205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.40x = 96,312.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,312.06/313.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.31

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