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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.09, 473.83 and 200.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.09, 473.83 and 200.67 is: 300.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.09 : 473.83 = 200.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.09/473.83 = 200.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.09x = 473.83 × 200.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.09x = 95,081.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,081.19/316.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.80

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