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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.61, 472.45 and 205.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.61, 472.45 and 205.11 is: 308.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.61 : 472.45 = 205.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.61/472.45 = 205.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.61x = 472.45 × 205.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.61x = 96,904.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,904.22/314.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.01

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