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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.42, 474.62 and 208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.42, 474.62 and 208.28 is: 312.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.42 : 474.62 = 208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.42/474.62 = 208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.42x = 474.62 × 208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.42x = 98,854.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,854.00/316.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.42

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