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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.11, 474.56 and 201.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.11, 474.56 and 201.05 is: 301.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.11 : 474.56 = 201.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.11/474.56 = 201.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.11x = 474.56 × 201.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.11x = 95,406.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,406.91/316.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.82

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