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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.64, 473.76 and 207.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.64, 473.76 and 207.58 is: 311.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.64 : 473.76 = 207.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.64/473.76 = 207.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.64x = 473.76 × 207.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.64x = 98,343.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,343.10/315.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.57

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