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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.13, 470.59 and 205.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.13, 470.59 and 205.59 is: 307.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.13 : 470.59 = 205.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.13/470.59 = 205.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.13x = 470.59 × 205.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.13x = 96,749.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,749.85/314.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.99

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