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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.80, 473.34 and 200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.80, 473.34 and 200.32 is: 300.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.80 : 473.34 = 200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.80/473.34 = 200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.80x = 473.34 × 200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.80x = 94,819.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,819.47/315.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.25

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