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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.71, 469.81 and 204.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.71, 469.81 and 204.90 is: 306.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.71 : 469.81 = 204.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.71/469.81 = 204.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.71x = 469.81 × 204.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.71x = 96,264.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,264.07/313.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.86

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