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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.48, 473.22 and 200.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.48, 473.22 and 200.04 is: 300.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.48 : 473.22 = 200.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.48/473.22 = 200.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.48x = 473.22 × 200.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.48x = 94,662.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,662.93/315.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.06

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