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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.53, 469.42 and 203.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.53, 469.42 and 203.97 is: 305.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.53 : 469.42 = 203.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.53/469.42 = 203.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.53x = 469.42 × 203.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.53x = 95,747.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,747.60/313.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.39

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