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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.19, 471.80 and 203.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.19, 471.80 and 203.86 is: 305.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.19 : 471.80 = 203.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.19/471.80 = 203.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.19x = 471.80 × 203.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.19x = 96,181.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,181.52/315.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.15

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