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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.02, 473.49 and 200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.02, 473.49 and 200.46 is: 300.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.02 : 473.49 = 200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.02/473.49 = 200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.02x = 473.49 × 200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.02x = 94,915.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,915.81/316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.35

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