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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.33, 473.49 and 199.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.33, 473.49 and 199.86 is: 300.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.33 : 473.49 = 199.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.33/473.49 = 199.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.33x = 473.49 × 199.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.33x = 94,631.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,631.71/315.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.10

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