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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.04, 474.48 and 206.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.04, 474.48 and 206.01 is: 309.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.04 : 474.48 = 206.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.04/474.48 = 206.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.04x = 474.48 × 206.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.04x = 97,747.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,747.62/316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.29

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