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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.31, 695.16 and 203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.31, 695.16 and 203.18 is: 304.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.31 : 695.16 = 203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.31/695.16 = 203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.31x = 695.16 × 203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.31x = 141,238.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,238.63/463.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.85

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