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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.39, 474.26 and 206.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.39, 474.26 and 206.77 is: 309.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.39 : 474.26 = 206.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.39/474.26 = 206.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.39x = 474.26 × 206.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.39x = 98,061.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,061.41/316.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.94

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