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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.93, 469.78 and 204.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.93, 469.78 and 204.18 is: 305.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.93 : 469.78 = 204.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.93/469.78 = 204.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.93x = 469.78 × 204.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.93x = 95,918.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,918.56/313.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.54

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