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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.11, 471.70 and 204.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.11, 471.70 and 204.61 is: 307.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.11 : 471.70 = 204.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.11/471.70 = 204.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.11x = 471.70 × 204.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.11x = 96,512.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,512.85/314.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.26

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