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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.78, 470.31 and 203.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.78, 470.31 and 203.95 is: 305.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.78 : 470.31 = 203.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.78/470.31 = 203.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.78x = 470.31 × 203.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.78x = 95,919.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,919.72/313.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.69

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