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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.26, 473.34 and 200.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.26, 473.34 and 200.42 is: 300.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.26 : 473.34 = 200.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.26/473.34 = 200.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.26x = 473.34 × 200.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.26x = 94,866.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,866.80/315.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.92

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