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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.76, 473.34 and 207.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.76, 473.34 and 207.64 is: 311.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.76 : 473.34 = 207.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.76/473.34 = 207.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.76x = 473.34 × 207.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.76x = 98,284.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,284.32/315.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.26

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