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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.18, 473.82 and 207.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.18, 473.82 and 207.64 is: 311.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.18 : 473.82 = 207.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.18/473.82 = 207.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.18x = 473.82 × 207.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.18x = 98,383.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,383.98/316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.16

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