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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.48, 469.52 and 204.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.48, 469.52 and 204.94 is: 306.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.48 : 469.52 = 204.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.48/469.52 = 204.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.48x = 469.52 × 204.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.48x = 96,223.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,223.43/313.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.95

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