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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.38, 694.38 and 203.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.38, 694.38 and 203.10 is: 304.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.38 : 694.38 = 203.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.38/694.38 = 203.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.38x = 694.38 × 203.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.38x = 141,028.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,028.58/463.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.35

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