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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.19, 474.48 and 208.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.19, 474.48 and 208.05 is: 312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.19 : 474.48 = 208.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.19/474.48 = 208.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.19x = 474.48 × 208.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.19x = 98,715.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,715.56/316.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.21

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