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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.16, 474.64 and 200.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.16, 474.64 and 200.28 is: 300.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.16 : 474.64 = 200.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.16/474.64 = 200.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.16x = 474.64 × 200.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.16x = 95,060.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,060.90/316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.67

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