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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.26, 473.40 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.26, 473.40 and 206.64 is: 309.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.26 : 473.40 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.26/473.40 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.26x = 473.40 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.26x = 97,823.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,823.38/316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.31

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