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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.56, 473.48 and 200.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.56, 473.48 and 200.24 is: 300.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.56 : 473.48 = 200.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.56/473.48 = 200.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.56x = 473.48 × 200.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.56x = 94,809.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,809.64/315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.45

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