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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.77, 472.64 and 200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.77, 472.64 and 200.32 is: 299.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.77 : 472.64 = 200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.77/472.64 = 200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.77x = 472.64 × 200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.77x = 94,677.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,677.06/315.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.83

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