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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.36, 474.81 and 208.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.36, 474.81 and 208.36 is: 312.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.36 : 474.81 = 208.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.36/474.81 = 208.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.36x = 474.81 × 208.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.36x = 98,931.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,931.41/316.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.72

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