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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.10, 474.14 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.10, 474.14 and 208.56 is: 312.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.10 : 474.14 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.10/474.14 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.10x = 474.14 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.10x = 98,886.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,886.64/316.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.83

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