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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.43, 470.53 and 204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.43, 470.53 and 204.68 is: 306.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.43 : 470.53 = 204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.43/470.53 = 204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.43x = 470.53 × 204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.43x = 96,305.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,305.73/314.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.29

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