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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.21, 474.25 and 199.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.21, 474.25 and 199.02 is: 298.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.21 : 474.25 = 199.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.21/474.25 = 199.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.21x = 474.25 × 199.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.21x = 94,386.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,386.89/316.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.49

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