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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.18, 475.26 and 208.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.18, 475.26 and 208.66 is: 313.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.18 : 475.26 = 208.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.18/475.26 = 208.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.18x = 475.26 × 208.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.18x = 99,167.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,167.75/316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.64

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