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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.15, 470.59 and 205.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.15, 470.59 and 205.61 is: 308.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.15 : 470.59 = 205.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.15/470.59 = 205.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.15x = 470.59 × 205.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.15x = 96,755.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,755.14/314.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.00

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