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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.15, 472.09 and 206.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.15, 472.09 and 206.61 is: 309.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.15 : 472.09 = 206.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.15/472.09 = 206.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.15x = 472.09 × 206.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.15x = 97,538.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,538.51/315.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.50

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