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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.59, 473.03 and 205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.59, 473.03 and 205.76 is: 308.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.59 : 473.03 = 205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.59/473.03 = 205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.59x = 473.03 × 205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.59x = 97,327.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,327.26/315.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.40

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