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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.99, 473.92 and 200.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.99, 473.92 and 200.07 is: 300.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.99 : 473.92 = 200.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.99/473.92 = 200.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.99x = 473.92 × 200.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.99x = 94,816.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,816.67/315.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.06

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