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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.28, 474.50 and 201.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.28, 474.50 and 201.54 is: 302.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.28 : 474.50 = 201.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.28/474.50 = 201.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.28x = 474.50 × 201.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.28x = 95,630.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,630.73/316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.36

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