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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.04, 474.60 and 207.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.04, 474.60 and 207.86 is: 312.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.04 : 474.60 = 207.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.04/474.60 = 207.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.04x = 474.60 × 207.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.04x = 98,650.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,650.36/316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.15

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