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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.31, 473.04 and 206.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.31, 473.04 and 206.33 is: 308.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.31 : 473.04 = 206.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.31/473.04 = 206.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.31x = 473.04 × 206.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.31x = 97,599.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,599.98/316.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.56

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