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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.03, 472.61 and 206.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.03, 472.61 and 206.03 is: 309.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.03 : 472.61 = 206.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.03/472.61 = 206.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.03x = 472.61 × 206.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.03x = 97,368.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,368.45/315.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.08

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