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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.21, 470.56 and 205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.21, 470.56 and 205.40 is: 307.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.21 : 470.56 = 205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.21/470.56 = 205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.21x = 470.56 × 205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.21x = 96,653.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,653.02/314.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.61

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