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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.29, 474.09 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.29, 474.09 and 206.46 is: 309.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.29 : 474.09 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.29/474.09 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.29x = 474.09 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.29x = 97,880.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,880.62/316.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.46

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