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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.08, 474.24 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.08, 474.24 and 133.52 is: 200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.08 : 474.24 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.08/474.24 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.08x = 474.24 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.08x = 63,320.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,320.52/316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.33

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