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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.84, 470.76 and 205.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.84, 470.76 and 205.48 is: 308.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.84 : 470.76 = 205.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.84/470.76 = 205.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.84x = 470.76 × 205.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.84x = 96,731.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,731.76/313.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.22

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