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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.44, 470.18 and 204.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.44, 470.18 and 204.90 is: 307.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.44 : 470.18 = 204.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.44/470.18 = 204.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.44x = 470.18 × 204.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.44x = 96,339.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,339.88/313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.36

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