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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.60, 472.60 and 206.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.60, 472.60 and 206.04 is: 308.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.60 : 472.60 = 206.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.60/472.60 = 206.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.60x = 472.60 × 206.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.60x = 97,374.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,374.50/315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.54

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